The new remake of the first Resident Evil will have these new features, according to leaks

According to recent reports, the first Resident Evil will have a new remake that will take advantage of the potential of the RE Engine. While Capcom has not confirmed the project, more and more details are emerging about the title and its development that have survival horror fans excited.

[BioDeclassified[/b], a well-known insider of the saga, shared additional details about the gameplay of the new remake and some differences it will have with respect to the remake of Resident Evil 2. He also revealed its supposed name and more information that excited fans of the franchise.

What we know about the new Resident Evil remake

BioDeclassified revealed that the working title of the project is BIOHAZARD: RE1 and that it will be similar to the remake of Resident Evil 2 with some important differences. He stated that the new project will have a slower pace than Leon and Claire's adventure.

Also, the zombies in the new remake were described as bullet sponges, as more bullets will be required to defeat them compared to Resident Evil 2. As for the narrative, the source claims that Capcom will explore the lore of the first installment in more depth.

The game will supposedly have a third-person camera, with a more moderate pace than other installments. Another interesting detail is that Capcom will eliminate prerendered backgrounds and use assets that will load when doors are opened. This is in order to improve the lighting and visual effects of the environments.

Finally, BioDeclassified assures that the Crimson Heads.will be back. In case you don't know, they are a variant of zombies that appeared in the first remake of the game. Their main characteristic is that they reanimate if their heads are not burned or destroyed after being killed.

Having said all this, it is important to mention that the game has not yet been confirmed by Capcom. For that reason, this information should be considered a mere rumor. The new remake is said to be one of the side projects to Resident Evil 9, the new installment of the saga that could be revealed soon.