Capcom’s Potential Dead Rising 2 Deluxe Remaster

Following the launch of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster on September 18, 2024, Capcom has issued a survey targeting fans of the series. The questionnaire seeks feedback on how players discovered the remaster and their favorite aspects of it, hinting at the potential for future remasters of subsequent titles in the Dead Rising franchise.

Many enthusiasts felt that the Dead Rising series had been left behind, particularly after the problematic release of Dead Rising 4 in 2016 and the subsequent closure of Capcom Vancouver. However, the successful debut of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster has shifted this perception, with fans optimistic about the franchise’s future. Recognizing this renewed interest, Capcom has begun surveying fans about their desire for remastered versions of other entries in the series. Gamers have quickly used this platform to show their support for a Dead Rising 2 remaster.

According to TheGamer, Dead Rising 2 fans are mobilizing on Reddit to gather support and collectively advocate for a remaster. Originally released in 2010, Dead Rising 2 centers on a new main character in Fortune City, a fictional city inspired by Las Vegas dealing with a zombie outbreak. Capcom has indicated its intention to grow the Dead Rising intellectual property beyond the release of the Deluxe Remaster, and this survey appears to show that the company is keen on understanding fan desires before proceeding with significant developments.

After dedicating the past five years to remaking the acclaimed Resident Evil series, Capcom seems poised to focus on a different project. While the Resident Evil remakes were comprehensive overhauls, the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster stays relatively true to its original content. Nonetheless, Capcom’s renewed enthusiasm for the franchise, along with subtle story adjustments, hints at a possible soft reboot of the Dead Rising universe. Should this be the case, producing a deluxe remaster of Dead Rising 2 would be an ambitious yet sensible progression. Many fans have expressed that bundling Dead Rising 2 with all its downloadable content and expansions would make such a remaster an immediate purchase for them.