Resident Evil 9 Confirmed for Release Next Year with Intensified Horror

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So, Resident Evil 9. It’s been like this weird ghost thing floating around in rumors for what feels like forever. People kept saying, “Oh, it’ll pop up at this event,” or “Watch for it at that showcase.” But every time—nothing. Until today, finally. Seriously, today’s the day, right? Feels kinda surreal.

Anyway, imagine this: I’m plopped in front of the Summer Game Fest’s big kickoff show, trying to manage my expectations. Enter Capcom, teasing us with a tiny, mysterious message about the next installment of this iconic horror series. Jun Takeuchi popped up, all chill, giving thanks to the fans (like, how sweet is that?) and hinting at more news coming when they’re good and ready. Classic non-committal, really. So I figured we wouldn’t actually get to see Resident Evil 9 just yet. But then—bam—show’s wrapping up, and they hit us with a surprise. Talk about a twist.

Picture this trailer—dark, eerie vibes aplenty. Resident Evil 9, now called Resident Evil Requiem, seems to be steering us back to nightmare territory, kinda like Biohazard did. Shiver-inducing, if you ask me. The best part? We’ll be able to freak ourselves out starting February 27, 2026. I mean, it’s marked on the calendar, right?

Turns out, Capcom’s been sprinkling hints in some of their recent videos, like one celebrating Resident Evil 4’s wild 10 million sales. Super sly with it, though—I bet loads of folks missed it. Sneaky, sneaky Capcom.

People are buzzing that Resident Evil 9 is gonna be this big leap for the series. Maybe not jumping over mountains, but stepping up for sure. Who knows what the final version will actually look like or how close it’ll stick to those early leaks? Feels like Capcom’s got this horror-action recipe down pat at this point, so expectations are kinda sky-high—but no pressure, right?

Oh, and obviously, as is the way with these things, we’ll get bits and drabs of info way before the game’s big debut next year. It’s being cooked up for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, so paws crossed for smooth gameplay across the board.