Capcom Explores Open-World Design for Resident Evil 9

Leveraging advancements in the RE Engine, the new direction aims to enrich the survival horror experience while sparking debate among fans.

Capcom is exploring an open-world design for Resident Evil 9, leveraging the advancements made to the RE Engine.
The shift to an open-world format aims to create a more immersive and expansive Resident Evil universe, while retaining the series' core survival horror elements.
Resident Evil 9's development has been hinted since 2018, with a potential 2025 release date, marking it as one of the longest development periods for the franchise.
Dusk Golem, a renowned leaker with a history of accurate Capcom predictions, has been a primary source of information on the game's development and direction.
Critics and fans express cautious optimism, debating whether an open-world approach will enhance or detract from the series' traditional horror experience.