Summary
A credible leaker has revealed thatResident Evil 9will be set on a Singapore-inspired island in the Southeast Asian Sea. There has been a bevy of rumors surrounding the next entry in theResident Evilseries lately, and this is potentially one of the most significant.
After the launch ofResident Evil Villagein 2021, fans had many questions about where the franchise would take them next.Resident Evilgames are a staple among Capcom’s library of IPs, and the incrediblesuccess of the 2023Resident Evil 4remakeproves that even after 28 years, demand for the survival-horror series has never been stronger.Resident Evil 9has 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.
Notable Capcom leaker AestheticGamer revealed in the past thatResident Evil 9would take place in a series-first open-worldformat. The insider has nowclaimed in a recent tweetthat 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 moreinformation about the development ofResident Evil 9. According to them, Capcom has been working onResident Evil 9for 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 withResident Evilleaks has been quite accurate thus far, so if true,Resident Evil 9’s rural island village setting very much echoesResident Evil 4, which was set in a rural village on a Spanish island. Beyond that, details on whereResident Evil 9will take the franchise are murky, but many believeChris Redfield will prominently star in the game, especially after the events ofResident 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.
Resident Evil
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.
