Resident Evil 9: Leaked release details, setting, more
CapcomResident Evil 9 will be the next installment for the franchise after Village, so let’s get into the details of everything we know about the future release so far.
After a successful remake of Resident Evil 4, fans of the survival franchise look to the next RE release. While many contemplate a Resident Evil 5 remake, it seems the next installment will be a follow-up to Resident Evil 8 Village.
Not much is known about Resident Evil 9, but some leaks hint at a potential release window and setting, so here are all the details.
Watch out! Resident Evil 8 spoilers are below, so if you still want to play the title, you’ve been warned.
Is there going to be a Resident Evil 9?
At the time of writing, Resident Evil 9 does not have a release date and Capcom haven’t actually confirmed that RE9 will happen.
That said, there are rumors that the game has been in development since 2018. In fact, leaker Dusk Golem claims that the devs are aiming for a January 2025 release, but this has not been confirmed so take it with a pinch of salt.
Resident Evil 9 story & setting leaks
According to Dusk Golem, Resident Evil 9 will be set in a “fictional rural town on an island in the Southeast Asia Sea,” and it will be heavily inspired by the country of Singapore.
If this is true, the game will be set on an island in the South China Sea. The idea of an island being the setting for RE9 is certainly befitting of the franchise, as it presents a remote location with no escape. Keep in mind, however, that these are just leaks and nothing has been confirmed just yet.
The ending of Resident Evil 8 and the Shadows of Rose DLC put an end to Ethan Winters, the protagonist of RE7 & RE8. While players may not get to see Ethan Winters again, his daughter Rose seemingly joins Chris Redfield’s “Hound Wold Squad,” which could indicate the events of RE9.
Perhaps Rose will be RE9’s playable character, showcasing some of her supernatural skills. However, it could also be Chris Redfield, as the end of RE8 informs players that the BSAA is using bio-weapons for their own benefit.
Keep in mind that these are all just leaks and speculation, so take it all with a pinch of salt as it could be false and Capcom may decide to change a lot of these details even if they are true.
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