Resident Evil revolutionized horror gaming and solidified itself as one of the most influential franchises in the medium. After surviving the challenging decade of the 2010s, it rose from the ashes and is now experiencing one of its finest moments. What will its next big step be? Pending further information, an insider shared new details about the alleged new installment.
In 2021, Capcom released Resident Evil Village, an original title that continued the story of Ethan Winters and introduced Lady Dimitrescu, one of the franchise's most popular characters. In 2023, it surprised everyone with the acclaimed remake of the 4th main installment.
Players are excited and already want to know the first details of the next project, but they will have to wait. According to the reputable insider Dusk Golem, there will be a drought of releases in 2024; however, he also indicated that there are 5 franchise projects in development, including the 9th installment.
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Resident Evil 9 to Feature Open World, According to Insider
Previously, the insider noted that the alleged Resident Evil 9 has been in development since 2018 and is aiming for a release in 2025. He also said it has the largest budget in the intellectual property's history, making it a very ambitious title.
Now, Dusk Golem has once again shed light on the project and shared new details. In a social media post, he explained that Capcom usually "greenlights new initiatives every 3", citing Resident Evil 2 Remake, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, and Devil May Cry 5 as examples, which were the first titles developed using the RE Engine graphics engine.
The informant claims that Dragon’s Dogma 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Resident Evil 9 received similar greenlights because they leverage the new "expanded world" features of the company's graphics engine.
Many fans might be worried, fearing that the horror video game will stray too far from the classic essence of the series if it's an open-world adventure; however, Dusk Golem reassured the community, emphasizing that Capcom wants to retain the DNA of the franchises.
Although these details are very exciting, we must remember they're not confirmed. As such, we recommend taking them with a grain of salt and waiting for the Japanese company to officially reveal the future of the intellectual property.
But tell us, would you like the next installment to be an open-world game? Let us know in the comments.
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