The wait for the next Resident Evil game has been lengthy, but Capcom isn’t leaving fans completely in the dark. While it’s been three years since Resident Evil: Village hit the shelves, rumors and teases have kept the community buzzing. Capcom has remained tight-lipped about Resident Evil 9, but a handful of confirmed details and upcoming content hint at a bright future for the franchise.
One of the biggest official updates came during Capcom Next Summer 2024, where Resident Evil 7 director Koshi Nakanishi was confirmed to be at the helm of the next installment. Though Nakanishi couldn’t share specifics, his involvement has generated excitement among fans, given his history of delivering some of the franchise’s most acclaimed titles.
This includes being credited as a designer on RE5 and the director of The Mercenaries 3D, RE: Revelations and RE7: Biohazard. His return likely shows Capcom’s commitment to innovation and quality for the series’ next chapter.
While fans eagerly await more news on the next entry, the rumor mill has gone into overdrive. Unconfirmed reports suggest everything from the return of fan-favorite characters like Jill Valentine and Leon Kennedy to deeper explorations of the enigmatic Connections. Still, fans should approach these leaks with caution until Capcom makes an official announcement.
Even with the game’s silence, the franchise isn’t fading from the spotlight. January 2025 will see the release of George A. Romero’s Resident Evil, a documentary delving into the late director’s unrealized vision for a live-action adaptation of the series. Known for classics like Night of the Living Dead, Romero’s approach to the franchise could have been a game-changer for the zombie genre.
This documentary, narrated by the original Wesker voice actor Pablo Kuntz, is set to provide insights into a project that never came to fruition.
Beyond that, the year of 2024 has been packed with speculation about remakes of Zero and Code: Veronica. While these projects continue to remain unconfirmed, their persistent presence in online discussions suggests Capcom may have more surprises in store for fans.
The long wait for Resident Evil 9 may feel agonizing, but history shows that Capcom’s careful approach to development often pays off. The extra time could mean a more polished, ambitious installment — one that builds on the series’ legacy of blending terror, tension, and providing landmark horror entries. With an experienced director at the helm and plenty of buzz surrounding the franchise, 2025 might just be the year Resident Evil takes center stage once again.
Fans, including all of us at Rely, should exercise patience. Good things are brewing in the world of survival horror. The scares, mysteries, and iconic characters we love are bound to make a return, bigger and better than ever. As always, you can rely on us for coverage on all things horror, and we look forward to what’s in store in the new year.
