July 1st 2024.
There's been a lot of buzz surrounding the next installment of the Resident Evil series, and fans are eager to know what's in store for them. Rumors have been circulating that Leon S. Kennedy will be the main character, and now it seems that these speculations may hold some truth. Capcom has officially announced that they are working on the follow-up to Resident Evil Village, adding more weight to the possibility of an open world game.
The highly anticipated Resident Evil 9 is now officially in production, with director Koshi Nakanishi, who also directed Resident Evil 7, at the helm. This news comes as a relief to fans, as the previous two entries in the series were met with disappointment. The seventh installment was considered a soft reboot, with a stronger focus on horror rather than action, and it seems that the upcoming game may follow in its footsteps.
The announcement was made during Capcom's Next showcase on Friday night, but unfortunately, no further details were revealed. Nakanishi expressed his difficulty in deciding what direction to take the series after the success of Resident Evil 7, but he assures fans that they have found something substantial. Although he can't share any specifics at the moment, he promises that the day will come when he can share more with the fans.
While Nakanishi's statement may not seem like much, there have been numerous rumors suggesting that the new game will have an open world format, which would be a significant change for the franchise. However, there have also been conflicting rumors, making it challenging to discern what's accurate and what isn't. Some sources claim that the game is on track for release next year and may even make an appearance at The Game Awards in December, as Capcom has used that platform to announce new games in the past.
Aside from the announcement of Resident Evil 9, the Capcom Next event also gave updates on other upcoming projects, such as the Dead Rising remaster, Ace Attorney Investigations, and Marvel Vs. Capcom compilation. The highly anticipated Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess will also be releasing a free demo, which we strongly recommend checking out.
Capcom's next big release is Monster Hunter Wilds, set to come out next year, but with no specific release date yet. This makes it challenging to predict which game will come out first, whether it's Monster Hunter or Resident Evil 9, if the latter is close to completion. While there's a possibility that Resident Evil 9 may launch late next year, it's more realistic to expect its release in early 2026. However, there's no pattern to the release months of the last few modern titles, so anything is possible, as Resident Evil 7 was released in January.
Speaking of Resident Evil 7, it's worth mentioning that the game was much scarier than its successor, Village. If you're a fan of the series, be sure to keep an eye out for updates on Resident Evil 9 by signing up for email alerts, leaving a comment, following us on Twitter, and subscribing to our newsletter. You can also submit your own letters and features through our Submit Stuff page for a chance to be featured on our site.
In other news, it seems that good things come to those who wait, as it appears that the upcoming Resident Evil 4 on iPhone will not be at full price. There have also been rumors of a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica and a potential release of Resident Evil 0. And for those wondering about the main character in Resident Evil 9, a recent leak suggests that it will indeed be Leon.
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