The four-year gap between Resident Evil 7 (2017) and Resident Evil Village (2021) led some fans to anticipate Resident Evil 9 in 2025. With 2024 behind us and no new installment, this expectation seemed reasonable. However, a closer look at Capcom’s release patterns suggests a different timeline.
Capcom typically reveals a Resident Evil title a year before its official launch. Both Resident Evil 7 and Village followed this pattern, announced in 2016 and 2020, respectively. While Village had a longer development cycle, both games saw a calendar year separate announcement and release.
Although early in the year, a 2025 release for Resident Evil 9 would require a near-immediate reveal and launch, deviating from Capcom’s established practice. Historically, Capcom favors summer or year-end reveals, whether for remakes or mainline entries. A 2025 launch would necessitate breaking this mold with a reveal in the coming months.
All signs point to a 2026 release date, aligning with industry whispers. While official details remain scarce, rumors suggest Resident Evil 9 is an ambitious project requiring a more extensive development period.
Noted Resident Evil insider Dusk Golem corroborates this speculation, predicting a 2026 release. Their insights, though unofficial, add further weight to the 2026 timeline.
While a 2025 release date for Resident Evil 9 remains unlikely, the future of the franchise continues to excite. While we await official confirmation, all evidence suggests the next chapter in the Resident Evil saga is still on the horizon, most likely in the first half of 2026.
