A Controversial Resident Evil Game May Arrive on Current-Gen Consoles, According to New ESRB Rating

Yearning to try Resident Evil 6 on your modern gaming consoles? Probably not at the top of your list, right? Nonetheless, a fresh rating might indicate that you’ll have the opportunity to do so anyway.

Let’s be real—Resident Evil 6 isn’t exactly the fan favorite of the series. By the time it rolled around, the series had shifted quite a bit, veering heavily into action territory and straying from its survival horror roots. Despite that, there’s an enduring charm to Resident Evil, and devoted fans often keep coming back for more, hoping for the chance to experience all entries on current-gen platforms. So, here’s a bit of intriguing news: a recent observation by VGC on the ESRB’s website hints at a new rating for Resident Evil 6 tailored for the Xbox Series consoles, which includes both the X and S models.

Now, this rating doesn’t spill any fresh details. It only rehashes the reasons behind the game’s Mature 17+ rating, amusingly noting that "the word ‘f**k’ appears in the game." The real kicker here is the mention of the Xbox Series itself. Originally, Resident Evil 6 hit the scene on Xbox 360 and PS3 back in 2012, followed by ports to Xbox One and PS4 in 2016 along with graphics enhancements and all the DLC. It even found its way to the Nintendo Switch in 2019. Curiously, this new rating doesn’t mention a PS5 release, but one could surmise it might be on the horizon. After all, it would seem odd to revive 6 without similarly treating 5.

While some enthusiasts might settle into their excitement, others might feel a tad let down, especially considering this rating suggests another remaster rather than the full-blown remake treatment other series installments have enjoyed. But hey, it is what it is! We’ll have to sit tight and see if Capcom decides to shed more light on this development—if they have any plans to make it official at all.