It could be released so soon!

With Resident Evil 8 Village Capcom managed to successfully continue the horror series. Also in our test the survival shooter was able to shine. Since its release in 2021, there have been numerous rumors about a potential successor. In the past it has been claimed, among other things, that Resident Evil 9 could be an open-world title.

But also a possible one Publication date was always a topic of conversation. New leaks suggest that the sequel could be announced soon and a release date has already been set.

When will Resident Evil 9 be released?

The Twitter/X user Dusk Golem is said to have heard rumors from reliable sources that the next part of the series will be announced soon and the indie developer was even able to give a release date:

“I have good news/rumors to share about Resident Evil 9. The possible delay I was talking about is off the table. RE9 should be revealed fairly soon and is due out next year. If what I've heard so far is true , it should be ready in January. The development will then have taken about 7 years.

In fact, that would be Summer Game Fest on June 7th definitely a good opportunity for Capcom to announce the title. But Dusk Golem still has more info ready.

What do we know about Resident Evil 9?

According to Dusk Golem's statements, development started at the beginning of 2018, at the same time as Resident Evil 8 Village (buy now €52.44 ), which was still planned as a spin-off at the time. That's because Capcom's funding for the series is released in batches to make the wait between titles feel shorter. But will Resident Evil 9 really be as ambitious as some say?

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He also explains that Resident Evil 9 is the most expensive and longest-developed game in the series ever, but makes it clear that this is not new information.

As with all rumors of this kind, they should always be viewed with a healthy dose of skepticism. Especially when the leaker himself describes the news as “rumors”. At this time, Capcom has not commented on the speculation. You can now find the best deals and expert advice on games, films, entertainment and more at brand new PCG guide. All information about our new portal you can find it here!

Source: Twitter/X