Capcom has announced the Resident Evil 0 HD Remaster, a remastered version of the popular prequel to the original title in the Resident Evil series, is currently in development. Return to the origins of the Resident Evil series in this HD remaster of the 2002 survival horror classic, Resident Evil Zero, which is planned for release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC in early 2016.
Watch the Resident Evil 0 HD Remaster Announce Trailer:
Much like this year’s Resident Evil HD Remaster, the new Resident Evil 0 HD Remaster of the GameCube original takes the fear-inducing atmosphere from the original 2002 release and transforms it with…
• Stunning new HD visuals,
• Improved sound,
• Widescreen support (toggle between 16:9 or classic 4:3 aspect ratio),
• An optional modernized control scheme.
STORY:
Both series fans and newcomers alike can experience the story of what really happened before the iconic mansion incident that was the catalyst for the entire Resident Evil saga.
RE0 puts players in the shoes of two protagonists—S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team’s resourceful but green rookie Rebecca Chambers, and Billy Coen, an ex-Navy lieutenant on death row. Throughout the game, players will take control of both characters, with the ability to switch control between the two on the fly. Learning the advantages of each character will be key to surviving the nightmare.
The story of Resident Evil 0 takes players back to 1998. Reports have been mounting about unusual murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. The city’s Special Forces division, S.T.A.R.S., sends their Bravo Team – including rookie cop member Rebecca Chambers – to investigate. On route, the team’s helicopter suffers engine trouble and is forced to make a crash landing, where they find an overturned prisoner transport vehicle. Splitting up to search the area, Rebecca discovers the Ecliptic Express, a train stopped dead on the tracks. Inside, she meets death row convict and ex-Navy lieutenant Billy Coen. Throughout the game, players will take control of both Rebecca and Billy, at times switching between both characters in order to proceed. Learning the advantages of each character is the key to solving puzzles and surviving the nightmares that lie ahead.
KEY FEATURES:
• Return to the series origins– Discover the truth behind what led to the horrors at the Mansion in Resident Evil in this fan-favorite and popular prequel title to the series.
• Completely enhanced visuals – New high-resolution textures have been created from scratch, including 1080p support on next-gen consoles, while still preserving the classic appearance of the original release.
• Fully remastered sound effects – 5.1 surround support provides a more experiential gaming atmosphere that best matches players’ listening environments.
• Relive the classic horror in either its original settings or modified to modern-day standards:
– Experience the horror in the classic 4:3 ratio or newly added 16:9 widescreen mode.
– Play with the classic control scheme, or enjoy a new alternative scheme where the character moves in the direction of the analogue stick.
• Fan-favorite Resident Evil characters – Rookie S.T.A.R.S. member Rebecca Chambers and wanted criminal Billy Coen combine skills and buddy up to survive the undead and infected nightmares that await them.
Original Resident Evil 0 Director Koji Oda and additional staff are returning for the development of this new remastered version.