ThroughoutResident Evil’slong history, the survival-horror franchise not only introduced players to a list of heroes and villains that have since become icons in the video game industry, but also to a wide variety of monsters that haunted the nightmares of players. Now,Resident Evil 3remake is merely days away from release and Capcom has already revealedthe monsters that are confirmed to appearin the upcoming game.
However, willResident Evil 3remakeonly stick to monsters that were seen in the original 1999 title? Or will it introducenew monsters from otherResident Evilgamesor even creatures that were never seen before? Although there is no way to know untilResident Evil 3’srelease to know for sure, here is a list of some monsters that we think would be great additions toResident Evil 3 remake.
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The first three monsters on this list are existing creatures from otherResident Evilgames, and headlining it are Crimson Head Zombies which were introducedin 2002’s remake ofResident Evil. Although these creatures started as plain old zombies, Crimson Heads are mutations of zombies and are faster, deadlier, and imposes a greater threat to players. In theResident Evil remake, Crimson Heads are made when players take down regular zombies but are unable to decapitate their heads or burn their bodies. As a result, these zombies would resurrect once again but with sharp claws and the ability to run after the player. In terms of gameplay, the Crimson Heads made resource management even more difficult inResident Evilgiven that taking down zombies doesn’t just cost players bullets, but also gasoline, which is required to burn the corpses of zombies. It is currently unclear why Crimson Heads did not make further appearances after theResident Evilremake. While it would be cool to see them again inResident Evil 3, their appearance in the game is unlikely.
Lickers
Ever since their introduction inResident Evil 2,Lickers became one of the most fearedand most popular enemies in theResident Evilfranchise. Similar to Crimson Heads, Lickers are mutations from severely injured zombies, but this mutation is caused by a separate t-Virus strain. Lickers are known for their large exposed brains and extremely long tongue. Although these creatures do not have the ability to see, they are extremely sensitive to sound and are able to hunt their prey just by listening to their movements. Although Lickers were present in Raccoon City during the Outbreak, Jill Valentine wasn’t able to encounter them, but it will be interesting to see whether these monsters will be present in the remake, especially inside the police station.
Giant Moth
Another creature that made its debut inResident Evil 2is the giant moth. This monster is a bio-organic weapon that was developed by Umbrella, and its research was conductedin the NEST Underground facility. During the Raccoon City Outbreak, the Giant Moth escaped the Umbrella facility and used the air conditioning system’s main shaft to hunt down prey all over the facility. The Giant Moth also made an appearance inResident Evil OutbreakandResident Evil Survivor.
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Spider-Man
Now, the subsequent creatures that are featured on this list are monsters that were developed by Capcom for otherResident Evilgames that did not make the final cut. Headlining this list is the ultra-creepy Spider-Man, which is a monster design that was rejected during the development of theResident Evil 0. The monster appears to be a giant tarantula spider that is taking over a human host. The monster design surfaced during theDeveloper Diary video ofResident Evil 0Remaster, and while unlikely, it is interesting to see this design come to life inResident Evil 3.
Wildcat
The Wildcat was a scrapped monster that was supposed to appear in the originalResident Evil 3game. These creatures were supposed to be the ones hunting in the Raccoon City park butwere replaced by the Hunter Gammas instead. The origins of the Wildcat is still unknown but it appears that the monster is not a product of the Umbrella Corporation, and is probably an escaped zoo animal that was infected with the t-Virus. As of the moment, gameplay videos ofResident Evil 3remake appear to suggest that the Hunter Gammas will be located in the city’s sewers, which begs the question of whether the city park will now be populated by this scrapped monster.
Licker Zombie
The Licker Zombie appears to be a regular zombie with a Licker’s head and iconic tongue. This creature is shown in concept art that can be unlocked inResident Evil 2remake where the licker zombie was supposed to appear in. The origins of the Licker Zombie remains unclear, but it is possible that these monsters are Lickers that still haven’t fully transformed. Another popular theory surrounding these monsters is that they are the result of Lickers infecting a zombie host. It is also unclear why this monster never made it toResident Evil 2remake given that its appearance alone looks terrifying, but it would be awesome to see this monster come to life inResident Evil 3.
Resident Evil 3will launch on July 12, 2025, for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
