Dead Rising: New Installment Reportedly in Development, Early Leaked Details

Dead Rising 4: Return of Frank West in Hollywood Thriller

According to a report by MP1st, Capcom is developing a new main installment in the Dead Rising series, codenamed Rec since at least 2023. This installment marks the return of Frank West in a new setting: a large, abandoned film studio in Hollywood. The game may be a direct sequel to the first Dead Rising, re-establishing Frank West as the central protagonist after Chuck Greene filled that role in Dead Rising 2. MP1st suggests the plot may explore events preceding Dead Rising 2, providing narrative coherence to the series and allowing for a deeper exploration of Frank's history. According to the report, the plot might also involve an eccentric, deranged filmmaker who forces Frank and other survivors to participate in his films, with Psychopaths from the series acting as the filmmaker's henchmen. One key character, the director's right-hand man, could film the survivors while having a bomb attached to their body, creating tense situations typical of the Dead Rising games.

Dead Rising 4: Frank West's Hollywood Apocalypse with New Allies and Familiar Mechanics

Several important survivors may accompany Frank, including a young girl searching for her sister, and familiar faces such as Isabela Keyes. Players can also expect the return of iconic series mechanics, such as Frank's camera (useful for documenting the environment and identifying Psychopaths) and a time limit that adds tension as the director threatens to destroy the studio if his orders aren't followed. The closed-off studio setting will allow for varied environments like plateaus, film sets, and backstages, while preserving the sandbox gameplay unique to the series. MP1st also reminds us that Capcom had previously shown interest in a hypothetical remake of Dead Rising 2 through a survey, suggesting that several Dead Rising projects might be under consideration. At this stage, no official release date has leaked. Based on the development timelines of other Capcom titles, such as the Resident Evil 0 Remake, the game is likely far from release. We will continue to provide updates as they become available.

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