Resident Evil 9 Officially Confirmed to Be in Development
Who is leading the development of Resident Evil 9?
Resident Evil 9 development is being led by Koshi Nakanishi, who has a long history with the series. He directed Resident Evil 7, which revitalized the franchise in 2017, and also worked on Resident Evil Mercenaries 3D, the first Resident Evil Revelations game, and served as a designer on Resident Evil 5.
What other Resident Evil projects did Capcom confirm?
Capcom confirmed the development of a new Resident Evil game, led by Resident Evil 7: Biohazard director Koshi Nakanishi2. Additionally, they mentioned a new Kunitsu-Gami demo and the release date for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster during their summer showcase. They also expressed plans to continue releasing remakes of older Resident Evil games following the success of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4.
When were rumors about Resident Evil 9 first reported?
Rumors about Resident Evil 9 first emerged in August 2022, with initial leaks suggesting the working title was "Resident Evil Apocalypse6." The rumors have since evolved, covering various aspects of the game such as characters, setting, and gameplay.