Rather than salvaging the project, Capcom chose to reallocate its budget and manpower to high-priority AAA titles like Resident Evil 9 (Requiem) and the Resident Evil 4 remake. Current State of the Series (2026)
The story was reportedly set to star Rebecca Chambers , making it her first lead role since Resident Evil 0 . Rather than salvaging the project, Capcom chose to
It leaned heavily into "investigation" features, with players gathering clues to solve puzzles and navigate a university campus. Enemies were described as zombie-like but capable of speech and using melee weapons like scissors. Enemies were described as zombie-like but capable of
The long-standing anticipation for has shifted from eager rumors to a documented history of "what could have been." While the series remains a fan favorite for its return to claustrophobic survival horror, latest reports indicate the project was officially canceled in 2022 after several years of troubled development. The Canceled Vision: "Resident Evil Outrage" Internally known by working titles like "Project Highway,"
Capcom reportedly pulled the plug during a five-year project review in the summer of 2022.
Internally known by working titles like "Project Highway," "Investigate," or , the game was intended as a mid-budget (AA) title to bridge the gap between Resident Evil Village and the Resident Evil 4 remake.
Much of the game took place at a university where Rebecca was investigating a new outbreak.