Like waiting for a new one Resident Evil game continues, hope for an official announcement from Capcom lingers. It has been three years since the last chapter with Villageleaving many fans hungry for more. Resident Evil has become one of the most influential horror franchises 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 it doesn't matter Resident Evil has been out of the limelight. For months, rumors and leaks about Resident Evil 9 has east out. From claims that Jill and Leon are the main characters to potential answers about The Connections, the rumor mill has been working overtime regarding Resident Evil. However, these numerous claims should be met with skepticism until Capcom confirms or denies them. Despite the many questions that fans want answered, there are still good ones Resident Evil content planned for the new year.
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The Resident Evil Franchise has kept quiet about its next game
Despite the many rumors, Capcom has remained tight-lipped about any official release dates. There were hopes of a reveal at this year's Game Awards, but that has now come and gone without any updates. On the bright side, Early 2025 offers fans an exciting documentary to check out.
George A. Romero's Resident Evil
- The film will be released digitally on January 7, 2025.
George A. Romero's Resident Evil is 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 immediately recognize Romero's name. Responsible for some of cinema's most classic zombie films, such as Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the DeadRomero was once pegged as a possible live-action director Resident Evil adaptation.
Unfortunately, his vision for the film was rejected by Capcom, and Paul WS Anderson was officially hired to bring Resident Evil to the big screen. The documentary features interviews with people associated with the scrapped project and even showcases archival footage linked to the hopeful production. Although this is not a game release, George A. Romero's Resident Evil can be a fun way for the diehard Resident Evil fans to learn more about the movie adaptation that never came to fruition.
Pablo Kuntz, the original voice of Albert Wesker, narrates
George A. Romero's Resident Evil
.
What we know about Next Resident Evil
- Capcom confirmed the development this year during this summer's Capcom Next event.
- Resident Evil 7 director Koshi Nakanishi is back
The return of Nakanishi is an exciting development, and it's one of the few actual confirmations Capcom has given about Resident Evil 9s production. His return as director was revealed during the Capcom Next Summer 2024 live stream, marking the first official announcement of the game. During the live stream, Nakanishi said, “I can't share any details yet, but I hope you're excited for the day I can.”
This will be the fifth
Resident Evil
game Koshi Nakanishi has worked on and the fourth he has directed. He is credited as the designer of
Resident Evil 5
and directed
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
,
Resident Evil: Revelations
and
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
.
2024's Many Resident Evil Leaks Paint a Promising Picture for 2025
From theories of Resident Evil 9 to rumors of RE0 and Code: Veronica remakes, the franchise has been constantly present in this year's rumor mill. While Capcom's silence may be frustrating, hopefully 2025 will bring an official announcement and release date for fans. Although this is pure speculation, an announcement of some kind, if that Resident Evil 9 or a remake, feels very possible because there is so much discussion around the project.
Resident Evil
Summary
Capcom's survival horror series.
