Resident Evil 9 Leak Suggests a “Big Reinvention” For the Series
A Resident Evil 9 leaker claims the game will reinvent the series, much like the same RE4 and RE7 did. The leaker, Dusk Golem, says the game will not play like RE8 or the recent remakes.
According to well-known and respected leaker, Dusk Golem, Capcom is set to “try new things” with Resident Evil 9, which is why the game is taking so long.
Dusk Golem has likened Capcom’s upcoming horror to the series’ prior reinvention with Resident Evil 4, which focused on more action-orientated gameplay, and then to Resident Evil 7, which changed the series into a first-person, narrative-driven survival horror.
What the Resident Evil 9 Leak Reveals
Capcom has remained silent on RE9, but Dusk Golem explains the game is “very ambitious,” which is why it’s taking so long to develop and why fans haven’t heard anything as of yet.
Last year, Dusk Golem revealed would be an open-world game, whereas others suggested it would be set on an island. Whatever its setting, it shouldn’t be long until we find out, as Dusk Golem says it “will almost definitely be revealed this year.”
How RE9 Might Differ from Previous Titles
Rumors hint that Resident Evil 9 will be set four years after the events of Resident Evil Village, with Leon Kennedy and Jill Valentine returning as playable characters. If Dusk Golem’s claims prove true, it could feature another significant shift in perspective.
The game is likely to feature a fresh narrative direction, with the Winters story arc considered concluded, and a perspective change could alter the game’s pacing, with some insiders hinting at a focus on more stealth-based mechanics.
When to Expect an Official Reveal
Capcom has not officially announced Resident Evil 9, but Dusk Golem has told fans to expect it this year. If we do hear about RE9, we could hear about it at a major gaming event, possibly at Gamescom 2025 in August.
An announcement this year would indicate a 2026 release window, possibly late in the year, with Capcom expected to take its time due to RE9’s ambitious new direction.
Conclusion
Resident Evil 9 could be Capcom’s most ambitious title in the series to date, with the company looking to redefine the survival horror genre once again. What do you hope to see for the next Resident Evil game? Let us know in the comments.
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