Resident Evil 9 Has Already Been Delayed, Says Leaker

It seems like almost a given that Capcom is currently developing but the latest reports regarding the sequel suggest it could still be a while before it is unveiled. Given the level of quality seen in the previous releases, those being and, one can't blame the community for becoming increasingly more excited about the next mainline game. Rumors have swirled that the ninth chapter in the saga will feature some major changes to the standard formula which may be why it's already being delayed.

Over on X (formerly Twitter), reputable leaker AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem, who has an excellent track record when it comes to predicting and Capcom news,wrote that those expecting an announcement regarding in the summer of 2024 will be disappointed.

They allege that the game has been internally pushed back to target a late 2025/2026 release date, meaning it would likely be revealed closer to the end of 2024. The reason for the supposed delay is currently unknown but Dusk Golem claims Capcom is also working on other projects.

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While it remains pure speculation, a popular theory regarding 's delay is that it will mark a major deviation from the franchise's norm, specifically in terms of its work design. Several leakers have suggested that Capcom is expanding the open-world aspect of the franchise that was first hinted at in . Whether or not that's true has yet to be determined but Dusk Golem has previously stated that Capcom is attempting to pull off a major conclusion as will supposedly mark the end of one saga and the beginning of another.

Whether or not is delayed a few months, fans of the franchise still have plenty of exciting releases to anticipate. In the same post wherein they discuss the next mainline game,Dusk Golem also suggests thatCapcom is busy developing remakes for the underrated and . They also note that a remake