Resident Evil 9 leak describes radically different game than remakes or prior RE titles

In July 2024, Capcom announced the development of a new Resident Evil title, with few details following since. While all RE games offer suspense and scares, the series has seen dramatic shifts in gameplay style. According to Dusk Golem, the source of similar leaks, Resident Evil 9 will be a dramatic departure from previous games. Dusk Golem also expects the publisher to reveal much more about RE9 this year.

The same Capcom insider predicted a 2026 Resident Evil 9 release date in January. Still, Capcom hasn't even officially named the game in development. Until more news surfaces, fans can only speculate about what direction RE9 might take. Some outlandish takes suggest a racing game. Previous Resident Evil 9 leaks point to a potential open-world experience.

Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 7 both made notable changes compared to prior entries in the series. The subject of a 2023 remake, RE4 featured dynamic cameras and faster-paced gameplay. Then, the 2017 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard switched to a first-person perspective, with less action and more focus on survival mechanics. Dusk Golem implies another shakeup with Resident Evil 9, but whether it will resemble a different genre is debatable.

With Capcom's tendency to create Resident Evil remakes, RE9 might not be the only new game to appear in the near future. Another Dusk Golem January report discussed the publisher partnering with Nintendo. As part of a tie-in with a new movie, the 2002 Resident Evil Zero GameCube release could reemerge on the Switch 2.

It's been an exciting time for horror game fans, with a recent Silent Hill f trailer emerging. Konami's latest title is the first set in Japan and introduces a new female protagonist. If Dusk Golem's Resident Evil 9 leak is correct, Capcom's changes may involve more than a new setting or characters