Throughout a latest Capcom NEXT livestream, the studio put the latest rumours to mattress and confirmed {that a} new Resident Evil recreation was now in growth. Resident Evil 7 director Koshi Nakanishi will as soon as once more be helming the mission, however has mentioned he discovered it “actually troublesome” to determine the place to take the sequence after directing the seventh instalment.
For these confused by Nakanishi’s feedback, Resident Evil Village was directed by Morimasa Sato, which meant Nakanishi had no involvement within the growth or story of the sequence’ eighth entry. However the director is now helming what many assume to be Resident Evil 9, which implies he was tasked with developing a brand new story and concepts for the potential sequel.
Earlier this 12 months, a distinguished insider and leaker acknowledged that Resident Evil 9 was aiming for a January 2025 launch date, with a reveal coming “fairly quickly.” Whereas no trailer or particulars concerning the subsequent recreation had been revealed throughout Capcom’s latest NEXT occasion, the studio did affirm {that a} new entry was being developed.
“We’re making a brand new Resident Evil,” director Koshi Nakanishi introduced yesterday. “It was actually troublesome to determine what to do after 7. However I discovered it, and to be trustworthy, it feels substantial. I can not share any particulars simply but, however I hope you are excited for the day I can.”
There is no phrase on how far alongside the event of Resident Evil 9 is, however one other hearsay surfaced again in Might that urged Capcom was additionally engaged on a remake of 1996’s Resident Evil. This hearsay has but to be verified by a reputable supply, however contemplating the studio has been on a little bit of roll with remakes these days, it would not be shocking to see.
Capcom NEXT additionally gave followers a greater take a look at the upcoming remaster of Lifeless Rising, which is ready to launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X|S, and PC on September 19. That includes a graphical overhaul with trendy graphics, Lifeless Rising Deluxe Remaster has been totally voiced, helps auto-saves, and has a plethora of different quality-of-life enhancements too.
Extra particulars on Lifeless Rising Deluxe Remaster may be discovered on the sport’s official Steam web page.
