While there hasn’t been any official announcement about Resident Evil 9, fans are expecting it to be unveiled during The Game Awards or early 2025.
Since Resident Evil is one of the biggest horror survival franchises, it is no surprise that rumors and leaks about its next installment have been spreading online.
Recently, new details about the gameplay and setting of Resident Evil 9 have surfaced. According to leaks, the game will take place on a mysterious island, with ties to Russia and Europe. This connection is hinted at by the use of the Cyrillic alphabet to designate buildings in the test version of the game. If true, this would mark the first time the franchise explores Russia as a key setting.
The source of these leaks is a tester who reportedly played Resident Evil 9 during closed testing held in San Francisco this summer. Their insights were shared by the well-known community content creator, Center For Evil, who has previously leaked accurate information about Resident Evil: Village and other titles in the series.
Here are some key takeaways from the leaks:
- The game’s plot will take Jill to the hospital in search of secret documents.
- Jill tries to expose the dark side of BSAA.
- Among the weapons, a knife was noticed, which is used for defensive actions, similar to the mechanics from the Resident Evil 2 remake.
- The game will feature a large hospital level, the length of which is reminiscent of Brookhaven Hospital from Silent Hill 2.
- The game will be in third person; During the test, no first-person frames were shown.
Despite these exciting details, it is important to take this information with a grain of salt. While Center For Evil has proven reliable in the past, Capcom has not officially confirmed any of these details. Still, with the mounting anticipation, fans are eager for a reveal, which could happen at the end of this year or in early 2025.
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