Will there be Dead Rising 5?
The possibility of Dead Rising 5 being developed and released is highly uncertain, as the series has faced significant challenges and cancellation of its previous installment, Dead Rising 5, at Capcom Vancouver. The future of the Dead Rising franchise remains unclear, despite the popularity of the series and the potential for a remake or reboot using updated technology on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
FAQs about Dead Rising 5 and the Series
General Questions
- What happened to Dead Rising 5?: Dead Rising 5 never made it out of development at Capcom Vancouver, and its existence was not publicly known until a report by gaming historian Liam Robertson.
- Will Dead Rising 1 get a remake?: While there is no official confirmation, a remake of Dead Rising 1 could fit with Capcom’s current strategy of remaking classic horror titles.
- Is Frank in Dead Rising 4?: Frank West returns as the protagonist of Dead Rising 4, working as a college photography teacher and returning to Willamette sixteen years after the events of the first game.
Game Details
- What is the most recent Dead Rising game?: The most recent Dead Rising game is Dead Rising 4, released in 2016.
- What happened to the Dead Rising franchise?: The Dead Rising franchise faced significant issues, including the cancellation of Dead Rising 5, which led to the end of Capcom Vancouver.
- Did Dead Rising 4 fail?: Dead Rising 4 was poorly received, leading to the end of the previously successful Dead Rising franchise.
Sales and Reception
- Did Dead Rising 4 sell well?: Dead Rising 4 sold over 1 million units in its first month but failed to meet Capcom’s expectations, selling less than half of what was anticipated.
- Was Dead Rising a success?: The Dead Rising franchise had seen great success until Dead Rising 3, which received mixed reviews, and Dead Rising 4, which had a poor reception.
Story and Characters
- What caused the virus in Dead Rising?: The zombie plague in the Dead Rising franchise is caused by genetically altered wasps created in an experiment to reduce the cost of breeding cows.
- Why is Nick Ramos immune?: Nick Ramos is immune to the zombie virus due to an experiment performed on him by Carlito Keyes when he was a kid, making him a potential carrier of the cure.
- Why does Frank need Zombrex?: Frank West relies on Zombrex, a vital drug that prevents individuals infected with the zombie parasite from turning.
Game Mechanics and Features
- What is the maximum number of survivors in Dead Rising?: The Eight Survivor Rule limits the number of active survivors in Fortune City or Willamette Parkview Mall to 8 at any given time.
- How did Jessie turn into a zombie in Dead Rising?: Jessie was infected by Dr. Barnaby, leading to her transformation into a zombie.
Inspirations and Legacy
- Was Dead Rising inspired by Dawn of the Dead?: Dead Rising shares a similar premise with George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead, a film about a group of people trapped in a shopping mall overrun by zombies.
- How many copies did Dead Rising 1 sell?: Dead Rising 1 sold 3.20 million copies, making it a commercial success and establishing the Dead Rising franchise as a significant player in the survival horror genre.