Capcom, the popularizer of the survival horror genre, is recently experimenting with integrating a multiplayer game into its Resident Evil franchise after its last attempt with Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.
The Japanese video game developer has made some progress with its two recent Resident Evil-based multiplayer games, Resident Evil Re: Verse and Resident Evil Resistance. However, there aren't many gamers playing them on Steam, to say nothing of the player count the games have on the Xbox and PlayStation platforms.
However, there is a multiplayer game many Resident Evil fans are asking Capcom to remake or remaster to make them playable, and with Resident Evil 4's remake on the horizon, it is getting unlikelier for it to get Capcom's attention unless more people ask for it, like what led to the remake of Resident Evil 2 - Resident Evil Outbreak.
The gauge serves as a motivating factor to keep players from standing in one place for far too long, as having it filled means their character will turn into a zombie if played with others online, or a visit to the game over screen if played solo.
Certain characters have a fast infection rate while others don't. Meanwhile, certain environments and attacks from the monstrosities roaming about in Raccoon City can fill the gauge faster. Fortunately, the game has items that temporarily prevent the gauge from filling up for a period or even provide immunization from the T-Virus.
The game retains the tank controls and fixed camera angles of the franchise's classic games, though Outbreak is more detailed compared to them.
Will There Be A Remake or Remaster?
when Capcom released Outbreak, high-speed broadband internet was still in its infancy. As such, time-limiting mechanics such as the virus gauge is necessary to keep playtime short. Unfortunately, not many could play the game because of said limitation.
Back then, dial-up connection is still being used, per All Connect, while a broadband connection is either unavailable or downright expensive.
With today's technology, a remake of the Outbreak series will allow players to properly explore Raccoon City again and have fun with three other friends, thanks to a faster and more stable internet connection.
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There is a chance that the game could get a remake or remaster. According to reports from Gaming Bible and The Gamer, Twitter user @cvxfreak found that Capcom updated their website with new screenshots, assets, and descriptions for Resident Evil Code: Veronica, Outbreak, and Outbreak File #2 on the history page.
These assets appear to be too polished for them to be mere upscaled versions of the original 2004 game, and with how long the game has been out since then, a remake could be on its way.
