Big News for Resident Evil's 30th Anniversary

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.

In Case You Missed It

In our latest gaming explorations, we couldn't help but share a fascinating deep dive into Resident Evil 9's development journey by Marcus Thompson. Published on January 16th, his insightful piece "Resident Evil 9 Nearly Repeated Resident Evil 6's Mistake" reveals how Capcom initially planned a solo Leon-focused game that could have been another action-packed misstep Resident Evil 9 Nearly Repeated Resident Evil 6's Mistake. Meanwhile, in the world of Pokémon news, Sophie Laurent has some reassuring updates for Switch 2 users. In her article "Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Receive Switch 2 Update," she reports that The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have patched things up to ensure a smoother gameplay experience without unexpected crashes Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Receive Switch 2 Update. And finally, if you're craving some stealthy action, Ahmed Hassan's recent post "Epic Games Store Offers Two More Free Games for You" highlights the thrilling RPG duo Styx: Master of Shadows and Styx: Shards of Darkness, both free to download and keep until January 22nd Epic Games Store Offers Two More Free Games for You.