As the wait for a newResident Evilgame continues, hope for an official announcement from Capcom lingers. It’s been three years since the last chapter withVillage, leaving many fans hungry for more.Resident Evilhas become one of the most influential horror series in gaming, making the absence of a new game or update that much more noticeable.
The lack of official word from Capcom may be disappointing, but that doesn’t meanResident Evilhas been out of the spotlight. For months,rumors and leaks aboutResident Evil 9have been pouring out. From claims of Jill and Leon being the protagonists to potential answers about The Connections, the rumor mill has worked overtime in regard toResident Evil. However, these many claims should be met with skepticism until Capcom confirms or denies them. Despite the many questions fans want answered, there is still greatResident Evilcontent scheduled for the new year.
The Resident Evil Franchise Has Kept Quiet About Its Next Game
Despite the many rumors, Capcom has kept its lips sealed tight regarding any official release date. There were hopes of a reveal atthis year’s Game Awards, but that has now come and gone without any updates. On the bright side, the beginning of 2025 offers fans an intriguing documentary to check out.
George A. Romero’s Resident Evil
George A. Romero’s Resident Evilis an upcoming documentary exploring the late director’s unrealized live-action adaptation of the franchise. Fans of the zombie genre, or horror in general, will instantly recognize Romero’s name. Responsible for some of film’s most classic zombie movies, likeNight of the Living DeadandDawn of the Dead, Romero was once pegged as a possible director of the live-actionResident Eviladaptation.
Unfortunately, his vision for the film was rejected by Capcom, and Paul W.S. Anderson was officially hired to bringResident Evilto the big screen. The documentary features interviews with people attached to the scrapped project and even showcases archival footage tied to the hopeful production. While this isn’t a game release,George A. Romero’s Resident Evilcould bea fun way for diehardResident Evilfans to learn moreabout the movie adaptation that never came to fruition.
Pablo Kuntz, the original voice of Albert Wesker, narratesGeorge A. Romero’s Resident Evil.
What We Know About the Next Resident Evil
The return of Nakanishi is an exciting development, and it’s one of the few actual pieces of confirmation Capcom has given aboutResident Evil 9’s production. His return as director was revealed during the Capcom Next Summer 2024 livestream, marking the first official announcement of the game. During the livestream, Nakanishi stated, “I can’t share any details just yet, but I hope you’re excited for the day I can.”
This will be the fifthResident Evilgame that Koshi Nakanishi has worked on and the fourth he has directed. He is credited as a designer forResident Evil 5and directedResident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D,Resident Evil: Revelations, andResident Evil 7: Biohazard.
2024’s Many Resident Evil Leaks Paint a Promising Picture For 2025
From theories aboutResident Evil 9to rumors aboutRE0andCode: Veronicaremakes, the franchise has constantly been present in this year’s rumor mill. Although Capcom’s silence can be frustrating, 2025 will hopefully bring forth an official announcement and release date for fans. Although this is purely speculation, an announcement of some kind, whether it beResident Evil 9or a remake, feels highly possible since there is so much discussion surrounding the project.
