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Resident Evil 9 reveal likely this week at Summer Game Fest, driving fan anticipation.
Rumored as a horror-focused series 'reinvention' with Leon S. Kennedy, concluding old and starting new storylines.
Despite past PlayStation reveals, Capcom's Summer Game Fest presence fuels hope for an imminent, major announcement.
The gaming community is noisy with rumors of an imminent reveal of Resident Evil 9 from Capcom, with prominent insider Dusk Golem stating that he is 95% sure an announcement will take place this week. Hence, highly possible speculation places the unveiling set at Summer Game Fest on June 6th, 2025.
Recently, Screenfire Germany claimed in a YouTube video that the first trailer for Resident Evil 9 is set to premiere at Summer Game Fest. The game is expected to have a Q1 2026 release window, which would be between January 1 and March 31, 2026, potentially coinciding with the franchise's 30th anniversary in March.
Dusk Golem, a well-known and occasionally reliable source for Resident Evil leaks, later confirmed the information. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his insights. Dusk Golem mentioned that there's an unusual amount of ‘buzz in the grapevine’ and ‘rumblings’ beneath the surface, suggesting a Resident Evil 9 announcement is highly likely. This confirmation adds weight to the speculation surrounding the game's upcoming reveal.
While nothing has been officially confirmed by Capcom, the timing fairly coincides with industry expectations. It's been close to four years since Resident Evil Village appeared on the scene, and a confirmed Capcom presence at Summer Game Fest further builds up to a major reveal.
If one were to trade rumors and unsolicited leaks about Resident Evil 9 in exchange for an opinion, it would be an ambitious project with the largest budget and longest development time of any Resident Evil game ever.
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The game is reportedly described as being 'a reinvention' of the series, working to evolve some ideas from the original Resident Evil, leaning more into horror than action, while featuring fan-favorite Leon S. Kennedy as a main character.
Early leaks mentioned things like an open world set on a fictional island in Southeast Asia, but then more recent reports pointed towards a turning away from pure open-world and multiplayer footing. The game is also rumored to be a 'conclusion' to present storylines and somehow simultaneously offer a different beginning for the franchise.
Despite these strong signals, some community members remain cautious, pointing out that mainline Resident Evil titles, especially those developed by Capcom's main Dev 1 team, have historically been revealed at PlayStation-centered events like State of Play.
Consequently, the potential insider agreement, which is only made stronger by Capcom's confirmed presence at Summer Game Fest, has really lit a fire under fans eager for the next installment in the historic survival horror saga. All eyes will be on Summer Game Fest on June 6th to see if these really glowing predictions come true.
Supposed insider sources say there is a 95% chance the announcement of RE9 could have been made this week at the Summer Game Fest, thanks to Capcom being present and it being four years since Village.
It is speculated to be a horror-focused 'reinvention' with Leon S. Kennedy, big spaces to explore, the conclusion of existing storylines, and the setup of new ones. The fans would kill for an official confirmation.
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