The survival horror genre could be in for a nostalgic revival as the original Resident Evil game, first released in 1996, has just received a fresh rating from PEGI for its PC version.
This unexpected rating has sparked speculation that Capcom might be gearing up for a surprise re-release—potentially as part of a much-anticipated Resident Evil Classic Collection.
While Resident Evil was indeed released for PC back in the ’90s, it hasn’t been available on modern digital platforms like Steam, leading to its scarcity among newer generations of gamers.
The recent PEGI rating, which specifies an 18+ classification due to graphic violence and horror, has reignited hopes that Capcom is planning to make the game—and possibly other titles from the franchise’s early days—readily accessible on contemporary gaming rigs.
The details within the PEGI listing underline the game’s enduring appeal, mentioning its plot centered around the S.T.A.R.S team trapped in a mansion filled with horrific creatures and intense, sustained horror sequences.
Capcom has not yet confirmed these rumors but a shadow drop relaunch of the original Resident Evil on PC could be just on the cards. When? We’ll have to wait and see.
