A recent Resident Evil 9 leak hints at the return of beloved characters, an eerie new setting, and other plot details.
Earlier this year, Capcom confirmed that development is underway for the next mainline entry in the Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil 9. Since that announcement, the developer has kept details firmly under wraps, leaving fans eagerly awaiting any new updates or teasers about what’s next in the iconic horror franchise.
Over the last couple of months, there have been several rumors and leaks about Resident Evil 9, with some fans hoping that Capcom will reveal official news about Resident Evil 9 soon. But for now, it appears some new leaks have given us a peek at what might be in store.
Resident Evil 9 Rumor Reveals Familiar Faces and Haunting New Setting
The latest Resident Evil 9 rumor comes from Biohazard Declassified, who has had credible insider information about the franchise in the past. The information, shared by the YouTuber Residence of Evil, is supposedly leaked by a playtester, who claims the game will feature beloved characters like Jill Valentine and Leon S. Kennedy as protagonists.
Chris Redfield and Barry Burton are also rumored to return as supporting characters. While this information remains unconfirmed, it’s exciting for fans who’ve been hoping to see these iconic heroes back in action. As always with rumors, though, take this information with a grain of salt.
“Jill will be dressed more tactical, similar to her outfit in Resident Evil 5: Lost in Nightmares, while Leon will appear similar to his look in Resident Evil: Damnation,” the YouTuber revealed. “Jill will still look the same as she did in Resident Evil: Death Island, whereas Leon will look much older with an unshaven face and slightly longer hair.”
The leaked details suggest that Resident Evil 9 will take place four years after Resident Evil: Village and focus on Jill and Leon as they investigate an island tied to Eveline’s origins. The island setting will reportedly feature locations like an abandoned hospital, dark forests, caves, abandoned houses, a laboratory, and even a temple, all ripe for survival-horror exploration.
“The game’s main enemy will be an evolved zombie, who resides on the island. They can run and use a variety of melee weapons like knives and axes, which sounds very similar to Ganados in Resident Evil 4.”
Along with that, there will seemingly be a stalker-type enemy for Leon and a monstrous “Goatman” who targets Jill. The storyline hints at the return of Blue Umbrella as the “good company”. Adding to the drama, both Jill and Leon are rumored to be infected by the Megamycete, causing hallucinations and hearing Eveline’s voice during the game.
Supporting characters Chris and Barry are said to offer guidance through radio calls, even hinting at the involvement of Rosemary Winters, Ethan’s daughter. Finally, the leak teases the game’s main villain, Mr. Simon, overseeing the island’s bioweapon production.
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With playtests reportedly held in April and September, these leaks paint a chilling picture of what Resident Evil 9 might bring, though only time will tell if these will come to fruition.
