Renewed hopes for new Dino Crisis game after Capcom files a trademark in Japan

In an age when everything old becomes new again, Capcom has mostly resisted that trend with Dino Crisis. The publisher revived the series with a 2022 mobile card game, which hardly satisfied nostalgic gamers. GOG recently created an excellent Dino Crisis remake, but a new Japanese trademark filing may point to a brand-new Capcom title.

The trademark, filed on March 4th, was just published today. This document has caused speculation about whether Capcom is renewing the trademark or planning a new game. Considering GOG's successful efforts, there isn't as much urgency for a remake of Dino Crisis or Dino Crisis 2. Gamers can also purchase a PS4/PS5 port of Dino Crisis on the PlayStation Store.

Capcom would be following its own customer research if it revisited the series. In 2024, the publisher revealed that Dino Crisis was voted one of the company's favorite games. While trailing Devil May Cry 5, it topped Resident Evil 4 and Monster Hunter: World in one question. Given the enduring popularity of Capcom's horror and creature-hunting titles, demand remains high for a new Dino Crisis entry.

The first Dino Crisis arrived in 1999, a decade that saw Jurassic Park spark a dinosaur craze. The original PlayStation version was particularly successful, selling over 2 million copies. Unlike other games of its era, players found the prehistoric enemies surprisingly intelligent. By the 2003 Dino Crisis 3, the magic began to wear off. Critics noted how the game's camera system struggled to keep pace with a player's rapid movements.

While fans drool over a potential Dino Crisis remake or sequel, not everyone in Capcom feels the same. Shinji Mikami, the creator of Dino Crisis and Resident Evil, dismissed the possibility in a 2024 Eurogamer interview. Mikami noted the many dinosaur-like creatures in Monster Hunter and didn't think the timing was right for a Dino Crisis return. Regardless, the recent patent filing shows Capcom is keeping its options open.