According to the latest news about the Resident Evil franchise, a new leak from Aesthetic Gamer (Dusk Golem) was shared on the social media platform X.
Why Has Resident Evil 9 Not Been Announced Yet?
In his post, the reliable leaker explained that the delay in revealing Resident Evil 9 is due to the franchise’s recent success, especially with the Resident Evil 4 remake.
Additionally, the upcoming remake of Silent Hill 2 by Konami has made Capcom more cautious about announcing the next Resident Evil title.
Dusk Golem wrote:
“I’m a huge Silent Hill fan, and I’ll be talking more about it soon. But I know that many Resident Evil fans are frustrated because there hasn’t been any new information in over a year and a half.”
Resident Evil 9 Will Be a Major Reboot
The leak suggests that Resident Evil 9 will be a major reboot of the franchise.
- The level of change is said to be similar to the shift from Resident Evil 3: Nemesis to Resident Evil 4 and from Resident Evil 6 to Resident Evil 7.
- According to Dusk Golem, this new entry will be completely different from previous Resident Evil games.
- The game will feature bold and ambitious ideas, aiming to deliver a fresh experience for players.
He further explained:
“When RE9 is finally revealed, people will understand why its development has taken so long. This game is not like RE7 or RE8—it will introduce new and exciting features.”
Leon Kennedy Will Be the Main Character
In another post, Dusk Golem explicitly confirmed that Leon Kennedy will be the main protagonist of Resident Evil 9.
- He stated he is “100% certain” that Leon will be the main playable character.
- He also dismissed rumors suggesting Jill Valentine would be the protagonist.
Capcom’s Silence and the Future of the Franchise
Since the release of the Resident Evil 4 remake in 2023, Capcom has been silent about the future of the series.
- The Resident Evil 4 remake has been a huge success, selling over 9 million copies by December 2024.
- This success could be a turning point for the future of the Resident Evil franchise.
With Capcom withholding details about its upcoming projects, it is expected that the official reveal of Resident Evil 9 will be a major event in the gaming industry.
Following the huge success of RE7 and the RE4 remake, fans are eagerly awaiting another major evolution in the franchise.
