It looks like the long-awaited Resident Evil 9 is closer than ever to being revealed. A Metacritic page for the unannounced game has surfaced, suggesting that Capcom may soon officially announce the next entry in the popular survival horror series. While Capcom has yet to confirm anything, the appearance of the page points to a possible reveal.
What’s interesting is that the Metacritic page only lists PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as platforms, which means there may be no PC launch at first. This news could disappoint PC players if it turns out to be true.
Capcom may choose to focus on console optimization due to past struggles with open-world games like Dragon’s Dogma 2, which faced performance issues on multiple platforms.
For years, fans have been speculating about the next mainline Resident Evil game. According to rumors, Resident Evil 9 could be titled Extinction. The story may take place on a Southeast Asian island inspired by Japan’s “Miyake-jima.” This island is known for its volcanic activity, forcing residents to wear masks to protect themselves from toxic gases. The game might also feature a “white mold” biological threat, inspired by real-life fungus. Still, these details are unconfirmed, so take them with a grain of salt.
