A new Dead Rising game is reportedly in development

Capcom's Dead Rising series has been on ice for a while. We did get a ‘Deluxe Remaster' of the first game back in 2024, but prior to that, the last new game in the series was Dead Rising 4 all the way back in 2016. As it turns out, Capcom may be planning a new game after all these years. 

According to MP1st, Capcom is currently working on a brand-new Dead Rising game, rather than another remaster or remake. While the game would be new, it would also bring original main character, Frank West, out of retirement.

Apparently, the game is in development under the codename ‘Rec' and has been planned since at least 2023. It is speculated that the game would be a direct sequel to the first game, rather than tying into any of the follow-ups. In fact, it may take place prior to the events of Dead Rising 2, which launched all the way back in 2010.

The Dead Rising games were a defining part of the Xbox 360-era, but popularity waned over the Xbox One / PS4 generation. It sounds like sales for the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster were promising, allowing a new entry to be greenlit after so many years.

KitGuru Says: Would you like to see a new Dead Rising game? Did you play the Deluxe Remaster when it came out last year? 

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