Resident Evil 9 has been in development for about two years. The game will have the longest development period of all the games in the saga, according to a well-known gamer leaker. This well-known leaker claims that the next game in the saga has been in development since 2018. These days it has been said that on launch day the game will be around 6-7 years in development. Presumably, it will be released in 2024/2025.
The development of Resident Evil 9
| Appearance | Details |
|---|---|
| Development of Resident Evil 9 | In development for about two years, Resident Evil 9 will have the longest period of the saga, possibly 6-7 years. Started in 2018. |
| Trilogy Concludes with RE9 | Resident Evil 7 and Village are part of a trilogy that will culminate with Resident Evil 9, according to a gamer leaker. |
| Development Start Date | Development is said to have begun in 2018, marking the start of an extensive process. |
| Possible Launch in 2024/2025 | It is speculated that the game could launch in 2024 or 2025, with an extended development. |
| Success of Resident Evil Village | Resident Evil Village became the best-selling game in the series, with over 10 million copies sold worldwide. |
| Continuity of the RE Engine | Resident Evil 9 will use the same RE Engine that powered the last few chapters of the saga, according to the leaker. |
The same leaker said Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village are part of a trilogy that will end with Resident Evil 9. Earlier this year, Capcom revealed that Village had already been in development for about six months when Biohazard launched in 2017.
RE9 began development in 2018, when it launches it will be by far the RE game that has been in development the longest (probably around 6-7 years of development).
Capcom released Resident Evil Village in May and the game became the best-selling game in the series with over three million copies sold in four days. There are currently over 10 million copies sold worldwide. The last two chapters of the saga were developed with RE Engine, Capcom's in-house graphics engine. According to the leaker, the new chapter of the saga will also be developed with the same graphics engine.
What to expect from Resident Evil 9?
The next installment of the Resident Evil saga, Resident Evil 9, is generating great expectation in the gaming community. Although the release date is still far off, rumors are already circulating, suggesting that the game will be called Resident Evil 9 Apocalypse. However, the real surprise lies in an unexpected change in the tradition of representing the Roman numeral in the title, turning the letter "ele" into "Latin i" and the "Greek i" into an "X" - ApocaIXpse. This unusual twist has left many with doubt and intrigue.
In this new chapter, Capcom seems to be reconsidering the direction of the series in two key aspects: the main characters and the perspective of the game. The uncertainty stems from the conclusion of Resident Evil Village and its DLC, Shadows of Rose, which left the franchise wide open to any narrative possibilities.
On the one hand, there is a perceived attempt to separate itself from the main characters, especially in terms of control. The latter titles sought for remakes to satisfy the desire of the fans, while the main saga sought to innovate. The choice of the first-person perspective, as seen in Resident Evil 7, brought the player closer to the horror, although some consider the third-person camera to be more popular. As for Ethan Winters, the protagonist of Resident Evil 7, the lack of personality and connection with the player could have led to a reconsideration of his role.
Resident Evil 9 could mark a change in Capcom's plans. While it initially appeared that the story would continue through Ethan's daughter Rose with a mix of shooting and powers, the Shadows of Rose DLC may have prematurely closed that arc. Rumors suggest a return to the main characters, with Chris and Claire Redfield and Jill Valentine taking prominent roles. Chris would be the main protagonist, Claire would participate in some sections and Jill would have a role similar to Ada Wong. This change could be a strategy to take advantage of the pull of established characters, with Chris taking the lead in more action-focused sections.
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