It has been practically 4 years since Resident Evil Village launched for PS5 and PS4. Whereas Capcom has launched video games throughout the franchise, together with Resident Evil Re:Verse and the Resident Evil 4 remake, the subsequent mainline entry has but to be revealed.
Nevertheless, it appears we might lastly get the primary take a look at Resident Evil 9 someday this yr based on a recognized leaker.
Resident Evil 9 is a “huge reinvention of the sequence,” leaker claims
In response to Nightfall Golem, most recognized for his or her horror online game leaks, Resident Evil 9 will “nearly undoubtedly” be revealed someday this yr. Additionally they declare that the rationale why it has but to be revealed is because of the scope of the sport. It’s, supposedly, a “huge reinvention of the sequence,” just like how entries like Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 7 revolutionized the franchise.
(2/2) is taking so lengthy is as a result of it is like a giant reinvention of the sequence, to the identical stage as RE4 & RE7. It isn’t going to play identical to RE7/RE8 or the Remakes, it is making an attempt new issues & very formidable. It’ll nearly undoubtedly be revealed this yr, so simply maintain tight.
— AestheticGamer aka Nightfall Golem (@AestheticGamer1) March 17, 2025
“The factor I believe folks will notice when RE9 is revealed is the rationale this recreation is taking so lengthy is as a result of it’s like a giant reinvention of the sequence, to the identical stage as RE4 & RE7,” claims the leaker. “It’s not going to play identical to RE7/RE8 or the Remakes, it’s making an attempt new issues & very formidable. It’ll nearly undoubtedly be revealed this yr, so simply maintain tight.”
Particulars on Resident Evil 9 are very sparse, and are largely simply rumors. One rumor suggests the subsequent mainline entry within the beloved horror franchise shall be open-world.
One concrete element we do know is Resident Evil 7’s Koshi Nakanishi is heading growth for Resident Evil 9, which was revealed throughout Capcom Subsequent final yr.
”We’re making a brand new Resident Evil,” Nakanishi stated in the course of the Capcom Subsequent showcase. “It was actually troublesome to determine what to do after (Resident Evil 7). However I discovered it, and to be trustworthy, it feels substantial. I can’t share any particulars simply but, however I hope you’re excited for the day I can.”
