May 3rd 2024.
Who will be returning for Resident Evil 9? According to an insider, we may find out sooner rather than later as they claim the game is aiming for an early release next year. It's been three years since the release of Resident Evil Village and it seems like Capcom is gearing up to officially announce the next mainline entry in the series in the coming weeks.
While there has been no official word on the next game, rumors suggest that it will be open world and have the largest budget of any previous title in the series. Initially, there were speculations that Resident Evil 9 would not be released until 2025, but well-known leaker AestheticGamer, also known as Dusk Golem, has now reiterated that the game is on track for a reveal and release next year.
Previously, Dusk Golem had mentioned a possible delay for Resident Evil 9, but they have since dismissed that and claim that the game will be revealed soon and released next year. They also mentioned that if their previous information holds true, we can expect the game to be revealed in January, after approximately seven years of development.
According to the insider, the potential January 2025 release date is not new information but something they had heard before and believe the team is still aiming for. In the same post, Dusk Golem also revealed that Resident Evil 9's development began in early 2018 and was initially considered as a possible Resident Evil 8.
Interestingly, Resident Evil Village, which was also in development from 2017, was initially intended to be Resident Evil 8 but then almost became a spin-off title before ultimately reverting back to its original name. This suggests that Capcom may have plans for multiple Resident Evil titles simultaneously, as they are currently believed to be working on five new games, including Resident Evil 9.
While none of this has been officially confirmed, a January 2025 release seems plausible. The four-year gap between Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village follows a similar timeframe, and with the previous title also releasing in January, it's not surprising if the developer decides to continue with this trend.
If the rumors are true, we might expect Capcom to reveal the next Resident Evil in one of the upcoming presentations from Microsoft or Sony. With an Xbox showcase set for June 9 and a rumored PlayStation presentation in late May, it's possible that the game could be announced during one of these events. Alternatively, it may be part of the Summer Game Fest on June 7, or Capcom might save it for their own showcase, much like the one they held last year in June.
The biggest question for Resident Evil 9 is what direction the game will take. Resident Evil Village was marketed as the conclusion to Ethan Winters' story, so it's likely that we will see a new protagonist or an old favorite take the spotlight in this new game.
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