Resident Evil 9 could signal a bold reimagining for Capcom’s iconic survival horror franchise. While RE7 experimented with a divisive first-person approach and Village faltered with convoluted storytelling, the series needs a return to its roots: urban settings, zombies, and the T-Virus. Though a Code Veronica remake has been rumored, Resident Evil craves fresh narratives. A new Capcom video celebrating Resident Evil 4 Remake’s sales milestone subtly teases Resident Evil 9’s development.
Marking ten million copies sold of Resident Evil 4 Remake, Capcom released a celebratory video featuring a triumphant Leon Kennedy and festive Ganados. Hidden at the video’s end is a wooden sign that, when rotated, forms ‘IX’—Roman numerals for nine. Spotted by Resident Evil enthusiast ‘Dust Golem,’ this clue strongly suggests RE9 is in the works. Adding fuel, a Resident Evil 9 listing briefly appeared on Metacritic in October, hinting at ongoing development.
With two years since RE4 Remake and four since Village, the timing feels ripe for a new chapter. Fans hope RE9 delivers a reinvention that avoids the bloated lore and erratic monster designs of RE7 and RE8, while staying true to the series’ survival horror core.
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