It has been almost 4 years since Resident Evil Village launched for PS5 and PS4. Whereas Capcom has launched video games inside the franchise, together with Resident Evil Re:Verse and the Resident Evil 4 remake, the subsequent mainline entry has but to be revealed.
Nonetheless, it appears we could lastly get the primary have a look at Resident Evil 9 someday this yr in line with a identified leaker.
Resident Evil 9 is a “huge reinvention of the collection,” leaker claims
Based on Nightfall Golem, most identified for his or her horror online game leaks, Resident Evil 9 will “virtually positively” be revealed someday this yr. In addition 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 collection,” 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 an enormous reinvention of the collection, to the identical stage as RE4 & RE7. It isn’t going to play similar to RE7/RE8 or the Remakes, it is making an attempt new issues & very bold. It can virtually positively be revealed this yr, so simply maintain tight.
— AestheticGamer aka Nightfall Golem (@AestheticGamer1) March 17, 2025
“The factor I feel individuals will notice when RE9 is revealed is the rationale this recreation is taking so lengthy is as a result of it’s like an enormous reinvention of the collection, to the identical stage as RE4 & RE7,” claims the leaker. “It’s not going to play similar to RE7/RE8 or the Remakes, it’s making an attempt new issues & very bold. It can virtually positively 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 will probably be open-world.
One concrete element we do know is Resident Evil 7’s Koshi Nakanishi is heading improvement for Resident Evil 9, which was revealed throughout Capcom Subsequent final yr.
”We’re making a brand new Resident Evil,” Nakanishi mentioned 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 sincere, it feels substantial. I can’t share any particulars simply but, however I hope you’re excited for the day I can.”
