In a recent tweet by reputable leaker Dusk Golem, it’s suggested that Resident Evil 9 may expand upon the utilization of the RE Engine and venture into an open-world format.
Reports indicate that Resident Evil 9 has been in development for several years, with speculation pointing towards a potential launch in 2025.
The most recent core installment in the franchise is Resident Evil Village, which debuted in 2021.
Posting under the username @AestheticGamer1, Dusk Golem also hints at Monster Hunter Wild leveraging similar technology.
However, they assure fans that both Resident Evil 9 and Monster Hunter Wild will maintain the core essence of their respective series.
Adding final thoughts before a Twitter hiatus, Dusk Golem emphasizes that preserving the DNA of each franchise has been a priority across all three projects.
They highlight that Resident Evil 9, like Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Monster Hunter Wild, will stay true to its roots.
Last October, Dusk Golem teased various details about Resident Evil 9 on Discord, suggesting that it will boast the largest budget yet in the series.
This aligns with the prolonged development period, especially if incorporating a new engine for open-world gameplay.
Dusk Golem notes that Dragon’s Dogma 2 expanded the functionality of the RE Engine, despite its launch receiving negative feedback due to in-game monetization and performance issues.
Capcom has since issued an apology, clarifying in-game earning methods versus DLC purchases. Nevertheless, Dragon’s Dogma 2’s launch experience may have provided Capcom with insights to refine their approach for the release of Resident Evil 9.
