Summary
- A leaker claims that Resident Evil 9 will be set on a Southeast Asian island inspired by Singapore and have players explore a rural town.
- Recent rumors hint at the upcoming game boasting an open-world format and Chris Redfield as the protagonist.
- Resident Evil 9 may see an official reveal soon during a summer game showcase, with an alleged release window of January 2025.
A credible leaker has revealed that Resident Evil 9 will be set on a Singapore-inspired island in the Southeast Asian Sea. There has been a bevy of rumors surrounding the next entry in the Resident Evil series lately, and this is potentially one of the most significant.
After the launch of Resident Evil Village in 2021, fans had many questions about where the franchise would take them next. Resident Evil games are a staple among Capcom's library of IPs, and the incredible success of the 2023 Resident Evil 4 remake proves that even after 28 years, demand for the survival-horror series has never been stronger. Resident Evil 9 has been heavily rumored to be next, and it's supposedly the largest and most ambitious entry in the franchise to date, but the question of where it will take place has long been ruminated among fans.
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Notable Capcom leaker AestheticGamer revealed in the past that Resident Evil 9 would take place in a series-first open-world format. The insider has now claimed in a recent tweet that the much-awaited title will be set in a "fictional rural town on an island in the Southeast Asia Sea" which will reportedly draw inspiration from the island of Singapore. They didn't provide any further details, so it's unclear whether the entire island will be explorable as part of the alleged open-world gameplay.
Resident Evil 9's Reveal May Not be Too Far Off
The rumor was part of a lengthy Twitter thread where AestheticGamer divulged more information about the development of Resident Evil 9. According to them, Capcom has been working on Resident Evil 9 for about seven years, and that the developers are internally targeting a January 2025 release window for the game, with an official reveal set to happen imminently. It's speculated that this may take place at one of the upcoming summer game showcases.
AestheticGamer's track record with Resident Evil leaks has been quite accurate thus far, so if true, Resident Evil 9's rural island village setting very much echoes Resident Evil 4, which was set in a rural village on a Spanish island. Beyond that, details on where Resident Evil 9 will take the franchise are murky, but many believe Chris Redfield will prominently star in the game, especially after the events of Resident Evil Village. There has also been speculation about Rose's potential role as the protagonist, but there's no telling at this point.
While this leak comes from a trusted source, there's still no confirmation for RE7's setting from Capcom. So, fans should take this information with a grain of salt and buckle in and let the days roll by until the summer showcases start.
- Creation Year
- 1996
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
Resident Evil is a long-running survival horror franchise developed by Capcom. Spread across numerous mainline and spin-off entries, the series is known for it’s third and first-person action horror, zombie-related monsters and references, and challenging puzzles.
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- Capcom