Big News for Resident Evil’s 30th Anniversary

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Eva La Dare Teases Potential Resident Evil 5 Content for 30th Anniversary Celebration

Capcom is planning a large celebration for Resident Evil’s 30th anniversary in March. Yesterday’s showcase focused on Requiem and did not reveal any new details about the core series. Eva La Dare, who portrayed Sheva Alomar in Resident Evil 5, has hinted at potential Resident Evil 5-related content for the 30th anniversary in recent social media posts. She shared motion capture photos from previous Resident Evil 5 sessions, implying that new sessions have been captured. In a January 15, 2026, post on X, she teased, “Got a few fun things lined up for March. Stay tuned.” This suggests a possible announcement in March, fueling speculation about a Resident Evil 5 remake or Sheva’s inclusion in a new title like Revelations 3. [Embedded X post: Eva La Dare (KarenShevaEva) January 15, 2026: “Got a few fun things lined up for March. Stay tuned” #residentevil30thanniversary #residentevil5 #shevaalomar #voiceactor #ResidentEvil #voiceactress #residentevil30years #REBHFun #RE5 pic.twitter.comnwbPmZ32a4]

Resident Evil’s Final Chapter Live Stream on Jan. 15, Offering Dual Gameplay for Players Ahead of March Anniversary Updates

Separately, Capcom will stream Resident Evil: Retribution, also known as Final Chapter (or Requiem), live on their YouTube and Twitch channels on January 15 at 2 p.m. PST/5 p.m. EST/10 p.m. GMT. Players will control Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy, each offering a unique experience. The game is scheduled to launch on February 27 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X/S. In addition, the Xbox Developer Direct is scheduled for January 22. Official news regarding Resident Evil’s 30th-anniversary plans is expected in March.

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