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Time of India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Resident Evil 9 connected to RE Village?
Image via Capcom The series Resident Evil has always been based on interconnected stories, and Resident Evil Village (RE8) left fans with multiple unanswered questions. With rumors circulating about Resident Evil 9 (RE9), many fans are wondering if it will pick up where the village has left off. As of now, Capcom has not officially confirmed RE9 yet, the climax of Resident Evil 8, which suggests that the upcoming game can follow the lingering plot threads. Let's break down some clues and figure out how RE9 might be connected to the Village. How Resident Evil 9 Could Continue RE Village's Story Resident Evil 9 - It's Finally Happening! Resident Evil Village wrapped up Ethan Winters' tragic journey, though it also sets the stage for future events. Here are the biggest clues that RE9 will continue the story: Rose Winters ' future The 'Father's Story' epilogue head starts 16 years earlier, showing Ethan's daughter, Rose, as a teenager with strange abilities. She has seen under a shadowy organization (possibly the BSAA or Chris Redfield 's team). Her connection with Mold, she could have been the Resident Evil 9 (RE9) new protagonist, or even a target for new villains in the game. Chris Redfield's ongoing mission Chris has been a major player since Resident Evil 7, and the village left him in a purely complicated position. The post-credit scene in the game hints that the BSAA is using bioweapons, which could force Chris to go rogue in Resident Evil 9. Chris's story is not yet over, and in the next game, Resident Evil 9, he might explore the fight against corruption within the organizations. The legacy of the Megamycete The giant fungal hive mind was destroyed in the village, but its genetic material would still be out there. The villainous group The Connection might return to weaponize its power. If Resident Evil 9 revisits the concept, we could see even more deadly mutations. The BSAA's downfall The ending of Village implies the BSAA has deployed its own bioweapons and has become just as dangerous as the threats they fight, which suggests a moral downfall that Resident Evil 9 could address. While Resident Evil 9 remains unconfirmed, Resident Evil Village laid ample groundwork for a direct sequel. From Rose Winters' powers to the BSAA's corruption, the narrative seeds are firmly planted. If RE9 follows these threads, it could deliver a continuation that satisfies fans while expanding the Resident Evil universe further. Until Capcom makes an official announcement, speculation will continue, but the ties between the two games appear undeniable.
CNET
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
I Played Resident Evil 9 Requiem at Summer Game Fest, and It's Extremely Messed Up
During this year's Summer Game Fest event, the kickoff showcase teased and then announced Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth installation in the mainline Resident Evil series. During the media-only Play Days events, members of the press were able to sit down to a guided presentation of the upcoming horror game. However, a very select few, myself included, got the opportunity to go hands-on with the demo and fight for our lives. Unlike the run-and-gun horror of Resident Evil Village, Capcom's next entry in the franchise feels like it's going for the slow and vulnerable terror of Resident Evil 7. Capcom/Screenshot by CNET Resident Evil Requiem is set in Raccoon City in the wake of nuclear destruction wreaked by the US government trying to clean up the zombie plague after Resident Evil 3. The preview began with Grace Ashcroft, the new protagonist for RE9 seen in the reveal trailer, strapped upside down to a gurney and looking extremely haggard. She's clearly been through a lot, which is evident from the various needles and medical equipment she's hooked up to as well as the impressive graphics tech on display when showing off her character model. The sweat she's soaked in, the details on her hair and face, were all very impressive. As the opening cutscene continued, Grace was able to break a bottle to cut herself free and tip over the gurney before standing up and giving control to the player. The demo for the game, which is set in first person, has you begin to explore this dirty room and the very dark hallway connected to it. During the theater presentation an audible "nope" was shouted from one of the attendees at the thought of venturing forth. I Played Resident Evil 9 Requiem at Summer Game Fest, and It's Extremely Messed Up I Played Resident Evil 9 Requiem at Summer Game Fest, and It's Extremely Messed Up Click to unmute Video Player is loading. 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This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. I Played Resident Evil 9 Requiem at Summer Game Fest, and It's Extremely Messed Up This early section of the game is set in some kind of abandoned hospital wing as a storm rages outside, complete with unsettling thunder and flashes of lightning through the windows. The only light inside is a few sparse red bulbs which doesn't help ease the tension. The first fork in the road leads to either a pitch black room or a long dark hallway. People were audibly squirming in their seats when I watched the presentation -- it was very similar to seeing a scary movie in a theater with an engaged audience. Turning the light on in the hallway reveals an odd horse statue at the end of it that, due to the distance and its unnatural shape, almost felt like a minor jump scare. It's one thing to watch a theater presentation of someone walking down a spooky hallway, it's another to have to be the person doing it yourself. And although I mostly knew the big set pieces of this experience from beforehand, it still raised my heart rate when I was the one having to poke around in the dark and hope I'm safe. You then search through a couple rooms, and there's a few items to be found like an empty, throwable bottle and, more importantly, a lighter. However, unlike the most recent Resident Evil Village, there wasn't a gun to be found. It feels more like Capcom is channeling the terror of the helplessness you feel in the early section of Resident Evil 7, including its emphasis on puzzles. The end goal was a locked gate but we needed to find a fuse, which happened to be behind a screwed-shut panel a little behind us. Backtracking to the pitch dark room, now with a tiny lighter to protect us, it was possible to explore the pitch dark room from the forked-path earlier. Opening the single door at the end of the room led to the biggest jump scare in the demo, and thus, the biggest screams during the theater presentation. A dead doctor immediately falls out of the door next to Grace where she remarks how he's been "infected." Thankfully he wasn't a zombie at this point since, other than a bottle, I hadn't been able to find anything resembling a weapon. Then we got to the best part of the demo. Without the camera moving, a massive beast-like claw came into view and grabbed the corpse. The camera turns to follow the body and you see a huge animal and human hybrid monster scream and devour the body before getting far, far too close to the camera to show off its bloody teeth and horrible face. Another great example of just how good and gross RE9 looks. The audience screamed. I'm very glad I saw the theater presentation before going hands-on since it gave me some tips on how to proceed and where to run and hide from the creature. However, I won't go into detail on the creature's weaknesses -- you'll have to wait to find out for yourself. Running away through the hallways (at a far too slow of a pace in comparison to my heart rate) and avoiding the monster gave me access to the room it emerged from. Here you can move an unfortunately noisy rolling cart in order to reach a screwdriver on top of a shelf. As you move the cart, the creature hears and walks by the adjacent window, upping the tension. Trying to leave the room causes the monster to reappear at the only exit. Stealth comes into play more here as I had to shut my lighter and hide under a table before sneaking past the monster and out the door. With the screwdriver in hand I made my way back to the locked fuse panel. Unfortunately the monster smashes through a wall and appears right before me. If you get grabbed (which I did a few times) the beast will pick Grace up and take a massive bite out of her shoulder. You can only withstand one of these before the second attack will kill you. Luckily this hospital had a single health pick up to help you sustain a couple maulings. During the theater presentation, after kiting around the enemy again, the developer paused the game and went into the settings. They proceeded to the display options, as the crowd began to murmur about what was happening. Then came the big reveal: The developer switched the camera position from first- person to third-person. The audience roared in cheers. We were then told the game can be played in either point of view for the whole game and switched on the fly. The remainder of the presentation was in third-person. There wasn't much left to the demo after this point. You're able to collect the fuse and then open the gate and escape just before the monster reaches you. Overall, this sequence was plenty scary when I watched it first, but was even more tense as I played it myself. It was a really fantastic demo and had a few clever puzzles for the player to deal with. If you're able to fully explore the limited space, you'll uncover clues and hints to aid you on your escape. I personally really enjoyed the cinematic and terrifying way they introduced the beast. It was a fairly limited demo, but it definitely built a ton of anticipation for the game. Capcom seems to be set to put out another solid entry in the franchise once again. Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled to release on February 27, 2026 for Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5 and PC.
Metro
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Resident Evil 9 began as a 'multiplayer game' as insider reveals scrapped sequel
An insider has shared details about early plans for Resident Evil 9, amid claims of a canned follow-up to Resident Evil: Revelations 2. While Capcom has confirmed Resident Evil 9 is in development, we still know nothing about the sequel – with an official reveal expected at some point this year. The only details we have about the follow-up to Resident Evil Village is from rumours, which claim it will mark a 'big reinvention' for the series, be open world, and use the same tech as Dragon's Dogma 2. The source of these rumours, AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem, has now made several claims about the sequel on X, including how it apparently began as a multiplayer title. According to the insider, Resident Evil 9 began development in 2017 as a 'big open world multiplayer game', a decision which was apparently made in response to Resident Evil 7's low sales at launch (it later went onto find success with over 14 million copies sold). It's unclear whether this refers to cooperative or competitive multiplayer, but the leaker claims this original version featured Leon Kennedy and Jill Valentine as the game's protagonists, and was set on a fictional island based off of Singapore. It's claimed Resident Evil 9 underwent a 'pretty heavy reboot' in 2021, around the launch of Resident Evil Village, but 'a few things stayed the same'. According to the insider, one thing which remained was Leon Kennedy as the main character, but Jill was apparently dropped. (3/6) expectations. RE7 went on to have a huge tail in sales, but this was a bit reactionary. And the original version of RE9 was trying to be the opposite of RE7, IE big open world multiplayer game). RE9 originally starred Leon & Jill in a fictional island based off Singapore. — AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) May 22, 2025 While it isn't stated explicitly, it's implied the multiplayer aspect was dropped as well – considering that aspect has never been mentioned before. Past mainline games have leaned on cooperative multiplayer, specifically Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6, but these are widely considered to be among the worst of the numbered entries. In other posts, Dusk Golem claims Resident Evil 9 is 'designed as a third-person game', so it won't have the first-person perspective of Resident Evil Village. They also claim it will launch in 2026, although Capcom's recent financial reports suggest it will be sometime after March. Beyond Resident Evil 9, the insider claims a sequel to 2015's Resident Evil: Revelations 2 was also in development at some point, but it was cancelled by Capcom in 2022 to prioritise 'manpower and budget' on Resident Evil 4 remake and Resident Evil 9. More Trending Resident Evil: Revelations 2 was an episodic sequel to the 2012 spin-off, which originally released on the Nintendo 3DS. As of March 31 this year, the sequel has sold 3.7 million units, so it's on the lower end of Resident Evil sales overall. Capcom hasn't announced anything about Resident Evil 9, so it's worth taking these rumours with a pinch of salt, but it has dropped hints that news could arrive soon, with all eyes on Summer Game Fest on Friday, June 6, 2025. Aside from the next mainline instalment, Capcom is said to be working on several Resident Evil remakes too, with the next one expected to be Resident Evil Zero. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: You can get three Warhammer games for free right now MORE: Elden Ring live-action movie officially announced and it sounds promising MORE: BioShock remake might be happening as insider teases announcement
