Gaming fans worldwide are buzzing with speculation about the possible return of Capcom’s classic survival horror franchise, Dino Crisis. This stir of excitement began with the launch of a new line of merchandise in Japan. The items feature the game’s iconic branding and characters. Fans are hopeful that an official announcement for a remake or a new installment in the series could be on the way.
The gaming community has long expressed its desire for a modern revival of Dino Crisis. A survey by Capcom in 2024 highlighted this interest by asking players which franchise they wanted to see return. Dino Crisis ranked among the top choices, supported by the responses of hundreds of thousands of fans. The results, along with the news of a new Resident Evil title, have led many to think Capcom is turning its attention to other beloved, though inactive, franchises.
The new merchandise includes keychains, acrylic figures, desk mats, and a branded hoodie. It is currently available through a lottery system in Japan. While some might see the launch as just a marketing effort, the timing and the franchise’s long absence point to something more for dedicated followers. The last major entry in the series, Dino Crisis 3, came out for the original Xbox in 2003. It did not achieve the same critical and commercial success as its predecessors. This makes the chance of a new title that could revive the series for a new generation of players particularly exciting.
Despite this fresh hope, Capcom has not made any official statements about the franchise’s future. The series’ creator, Shinji Mikami, has suggested that the success of the Monster Hunter series may be blocking the return of Dino Crisis, due to the similarities in hunting dinosaur-like creatures. However, many fans argue that the games offer very different experiences, with Dino Crisis focusing more on survival horror elements similar to the Resident Evil franchise. As the wait continues, the new merchandise serves as a clear sign that Capcom has not entirely forgotten its unique dinosaur-themed horror series, keeping the hope for a revival alive.
