"Resident Evil 9" is rumored to be launched in 2026 Lyon and Jill return + open world
Well-known whistleblower Dusk Golem once again released a major news, pointing out that Capcom plans to announce "Resident Evil 9" in 2025 and will be officially released in early 2026! It was revealed that the game is expected to be launched before the end of the next fiscal year (i.e. before March 2026), which means players may be closer to experiencing a new chapter of horror survival than expected.
The new director + open world rumors The series may usher in a major innovation
According to Dusk Golem, "Resident Evil 9" will be led by Koshi Nakanishi, director of "Resident Evil 7". "Resident Evil 7" used a first-person perspective to bring innovation to the series, and the ninth work is said to bring greater breakthroughs, including the first introduction of open world and nonlinear advancement design, breaking the traditional linear narrative model of the series and providing unprecedented freedom of exploration.
In terms of scene setting, it is rumored that the game will be set in remote rural areas in Southeast Asia as the background, and refer to Singapore's visual style to create a new atmosphere, creating a more exotic and horrifying experience than "Resident Evil 4" and "Village", bringing players a refreshing feeling.
Lyon and Jill may return. Nostalgia and innovation are taking a two-pronged approach. Another eye-catching revelation is that two classic characters - Leon S. Kennedy and Jill Valentine may return in this game. If the news is true, this will be a strategic reflection of Capcom's combination of classic elements in the series with innovative design. The addition of these two veterans will surely arouse the feelings of old players and at the same time attract a new generation of players to join this terrifying adventure.
Dusk Golem also revealed that "Resident Evil 9" is expected to be officially announced in 2025 through large-scale game exhibitions such as Summer Game Fest, Gamescom or The Game Awards. Although Capcom has not confirmed the news, the information is extremely credible given the accurate records of the whistleblower.
