Capcom has officially confirmed that a new Resident Evil game is in production. During the Capcom Next 2024 event, which also brought news about Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster and Kinitsu-Gami, director Koshi Nakanishi revealed that the team is working on the next installment of the series, although he did not specify if it is indeed Resident Evil 9.

Metacritic Listing

Recently, a page for Resident Evil 9 was created on Metacritic, listing the game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. However, there are no details, synopsis, or images available yet. This listing has reignited speculation about an imminent announcement, possibly during The Game Awards in December 2024.

Speculations and Expectations

There are several theories surrounding Resident Evil 9. One of the most intriguing is that it might debut the REX Engine, a new version of Capcom's graphics engine, promising ultra-realistic graphics. Historically, Capcom tends to announce games with a release date that is relatively close, suggesting that Resident Evil 9 could be released as early as 2025.

Platforms and Developer

The game is confirmed to be developed and published by Capcom, with planned releases on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

Anticipation and Future Updates

Fans are eagerly awaiting any news about Resident Evil 9. Given the tradition of Capcom's announcements, it is likely that more information will be revealed soon. Stay tuned for updates as they become available.