New RE9 Details: Multiple Characters Beyond Leon; Dark Gothic Setting; Large Maps Instead of Open World; Singapore Scrapped; No Numbered Title; Major Universe Changes Coming

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AestheticGamer1 just shared extensive information regarding the rumors about Resident Evil 9 that he’s revealed over the years. Here are the main points I gathered from his latest update:

Changes in Development:

  • Development began in 2017 as a complete contrast to RE7.
  • Initially aimed to be RE8 but transitioned to RE9 around 2019.
  • Original concept was scrapped during 2020-2021.
  • Delayed twice during development.

Insights on the Final Version:

  • Leon is back as the main character, yet not the only playable figure.
  • Utilizes a third-person perspective.
  • Features a single-player campaign with no co-op.
  • Leverages enhanced RE Engine technology from Dragon’s Dogma 2.
  • Focuses more on horror elements, despite Leon being in the game.
  • Captures a gothic horror theme with a mystical atmosphere.

Elements That Were Removed:

  • The Singapore island setting has been discarded.
  • Co-op gameplay with Jill Valentine has been eliminated.
  • The open-world concept has been abandoned (though it will still have large areas).

Overall Perspective:

  • This is set to be the most expensive RE title ever produced.
  • The title is likely to omit the number 9.
  • Expected to wrap up the narrative that began with RE1.
  • Significant changes are anticipated for the Resident Evil universe.
  • Scheduled for release in 2026.

What are your thoughts on these changes? The gothic horror theme seems intriguing, but I’m disappointed about losing the Singapore setting.

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Most expensive RE ever and they cut Singapore? What kind of backwards budget priorities is that?

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2026 feels like forever to wait but at least they’re taking time to get it right after all those delays and restarts

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Honestly, wrapping up the story from RE1 has me way more excited than the setting. I’ve been waiting forever for them to tie up loose threads instead of just throwing in more characters and viruses. Leon in gothic horror will be different, but he’s dealt with enough weird stuff by now.

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Gothic horror with Leon sounds weird but I’m curious about the large maps approach

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Third person Leon without co-op sounds perfect to me. RE works better when you’re alone and scared anyway.