The wait for the next Resident Evil game has felt like a never-ending boss fight—tension building, nerves shot, and no save point in sight. It’s been three years since Resident Evil Village had fans screaming into their controllers, and while Capcom has kept things eerily quiet, whispers of what’s next have the community buzzing with excitement.
Let’s talk facts first: Capcom officially confirmed that Resident Evil 9 is in development. Yes, you read that right. During the Capcom Next Summer 2024 event, legendary director Koshi Nakanishi—the genius behind Resident Evil 7: Biohazard—revealed he’s returning to lead the franchise’s next chapter. While he couldn’t spill much, his promise to deliver something big has players ready to grab their flashlights and dive back into the darkness.
But while Capcom is playing its cards close to the chest, the rumor mill is working overtime. Leaks have teased everything from Leon and Jill making a comeback as protagonists to deeper revelations about The Connections. There’s even chatter about remakes for Resident Evil 0 and Code: Veronica—beloved titles that fans have begged to see reimagined. Whether these leaks are fact or fiction remains to be seen, but let’s be real: the suspense is half the fun.
If the silence is too spooky for you, there’s a bright spot on the horizon. In January 2025, the documentary George A. Romero’s Resident Evil will finally drop, shining a light on the late horror maestro’s failed attempt to bring the game to the big screen. Romero, the brains behind Night of the Living Dead and the zombie genre itself, was once tapped to direct a live-action Resident Evil film before Capcom passed on his vision. Narrated by Pablo Kuntz, the original voice of Albert Wesker, the documentary promises archival footage and exclusive interviews that horror fans won’t want to miss.
So, what’s next for Resident Evil? While Capcom remains tight-lipped, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of massive reveals. Whether it’s the full unveiling of Resident Evil 9, surprise remakes, or even new spin-offs, one thing’s for sure: the survival horror juggernaut isn’t done terrifying us yet. Keep your inventory stocked and your nerves steady—because Capcom’s next move is bound to be legendary.
