Resident Evil 4 is one of the most influential games of all time. But, while many consider it as one of the best Resident Evil games ever - we had it at #1 in our rankings - the process of getting Resident Evil 4 made wasn't easy. Development on the game reportedly started in 1999 and up to four versions were produced before Capcom ultimately choose the one that went on to win critical acclaim and sell millions of copies over the years. Interestingly enough, one of the "alternate versions" went ahead and became its own standalone title, Devil May Cry, which later ended up becoming one of Capcom's best-selling franchises as well.
Having said that, you would think that Capcom would leave Resident Evil 4 alone. Remaking an iconic and award-winning title is a risky endeavor, especially after 2020's Resident Evil 3 Remake got mixed reviews. Not to mention, Capcom still hasn't fulfilled its earlier promise to release more DLC content for Resident Evil Village.
But, it appears that Capcom sees more pros than cons to a Resident Evil 4 remake, if the reports are to be believed. Word has it that Capcom wants to announce its remake of the 2005 title later this year, and the recent ransomware leak is pretty telling.