Summary
The Japanese developer and publisher Capcom has recently renewed theDino Crisistrademark in Japan, and despite this being a routine procedure, fans have taken the renewal as a sign of the series’ modern comeback. IP owners must file for renewed trademarks after a certain time to prevent other parties from taking ownership over the property or it being released into the public domain, but Capcom’s pattern of trademark renewals suggests something more is in the works forDino Crisis.
Developed by Capcom’sResident Evilteam, such as director Shinji Mikami,Dino Crisiswas released in the late 90s on the original PlayStation console, and players followed special operations agent Regina who was tasked with investigating a remote island research facility filled with dinosaurs.Dino Crisisis regarded as one ofthe best 32-bit horror games, alongside the likes ofResident Evil 2,Alone In The Dark: The New Nightmare, andSilent Hill, for its charm, humor, and survival horror gameplay, and the original game later received two sequels and a spin-off shooter between 2000 and 2003.
Reported by Gematsu, Capcom’sDino Crisistrademark recently appeared on awebsitedisplaying patents, designs, and trademarks published by the Japan Patent Office. An application for the trademark was submitted on July 09, 2025, and published on July 23, 2025. Since Capcom revealed newOnimushaandOkamigames at The Game Awards 2024,fans believe now is the perfect time for aDino Crisisreturn, and the renewed trademark adds credence to this wishful thinking.
Capcom Renews Dino Crisis Trademark in Japan Teasing New Content
The excitement surrounding a potential series resurgence for modern consoles comes on the heels ofDino Crisis’ recent PC releasewith quality-of-life improvements, optimized for modern hardware with enhanced DirectX rendering, and fixes for stability, transparency, and saving. Since Japanese trademarks work differently to those in the United States, fans consider the renewal to be of note and proof that Capcom is planning moreDino Crisiscontent. The gaming community also used Capcom’s past trademarks as an example, including Twitter userJawmuncher, noting that a majority of the publisher’s renewed trademarks, likeGhosts ‘n Goblins, received a new game or a re-release of an older game shortly after.
While the horror community and dinosaur fanatics alike wait for a possible announcement from Capcom, gamers should take note of anupcoming PS5 title that takes inspiration fromDino Crisis. Despite the gaming community having a negative reaction to the trailer,Code Violetharbors more dinosaur action that could temporarily fill theDino Crisisvoid when it releases in July 2025, at least until Capcom decides what’s in store for the 1999 classic.
