RE9 Director Hints at a Resident Evil 7 Remake
Capcom is deep into development on the ninth mainline entry in the Resident Evil series, currently code-named Resident Evil Requiem and slated for release next year. In a recent interview with VGC, Koshi Nagaishi, the director who helmed Resident Evil 7, spoke about the ongoing project and simultaneously teased the possibility of revisiting his earlier work in the form of a remake or extended edition.
What Was Cut and What Could Return
According to Nagaishi, there were Baker family members cut from the original RE7 build. He suggested that a remake could feasibly bring them back into the fold. He is quoted as saying, “There was also a character, another member of the Baker family, who we ended up having to cut from the game, so with a remake we could maybe add them back in.” He adds that Lucas was once intended to have a girlfriend living with him who would play a part in the story, a detail that could appear in a Director’s Cut.
Director’s Cut as a Way Forward
For players who would welcome a more fleshed-out version of RE7, Nagaishi suggests a Director’s Cut could reinsert this content, offering new perspectives on the Baker household and their dark secrets. Even if Capcom ultimately decides against a full remake, the idea of adding back cut content shows the studio’s willingness to revisit classic experiences through expanded editions.
Why Fans and the Industry Care
The recent cycle of high-profile RE remakes — especially 2019’s Resident Evil 2 and 2023’s RE4 — demonstrated that well-timed revivals can broaden a franchise’s appeal and modernize its gameplay for new audiences. A potential RE7 remake or a robust Director’s Cut would align with Capcom’s broader strategy of leveraging nostalgia while updating technology. It could also serve as a strategic bridge for the RE9 lifecycle, giving players fresh context and renewed enthusiasm ahead of the next mainline release.
What This Means for Capcom and Fans
The question of whether Capcom will pursue a full remake, a Director’s Cut, or simply keep RE7 as it is remains open. However, the discussion around revisiting Baker family content keeps the series’ lore alive and adds a layer of intrigue for long-time fans. For players, the prospect of returning to the Louisiana mansion with new characters and relationships offers a tantalizing expansion of an already chilling story. For Capcom, the hints signal a willingness to respond to fan interest and to reexamine older titles in light of contemporary expectations.
Official announcements may still be some time away, but the possibility of a Resident Evil 7 remake or a Director’s Cut is clearly generating excitement in the community and among industry watchers. We’ll be watching Capcom’s roadmap closely as the RE9 project progresses and as the conversation around revisiting RE7 evolves.
