Resident Evil 9 Rumor: Announcement and Release Window Speculated

A well-known insider has hinted that Resident Evil 9 could be officially announced soon, with a possible release date set for mid-to-late 2025. As one of the most anticipated installments in the highly acclaimed Resident Evil franchise, fans may finally be rewarded for their patience in the near future.

Throughout 2024, there has been a surge of rumors surrounding Resident Evil 9, touching on everything from its key characters and setting to its development progress, potential protagonist, and even the possibility of an open-world design. Earlier this year, speculation arose that Resident Evil 9 would be revealed during the summer, but these plans appear to have been delayed at the last moment, leaving fans disappointed. However, if the latest rumor proves true, they may not have long to wait for some exciting news.

Industry insider Lunatic Ignus recently shared on their Discord that Capcom is preparing to unveil Resident Evil 9 with a teaser in the "coming weeks or months." While the timeline is somewhat vague, it aligns with another piece of information from the insider: that Resident Evil 9 is targeting a release in the latter half of 2025. This rumored launch window matches earlier reports suggesting the game's release was pushed to late 2025, adding weight to these claims.

When Could Resident Evil 9 Be Announced and Released?

- Possible announcement venues:

 - Tokyo Game Show 2024 (September 26)

 - The Game Awards (December 12)

 - (rumored) PlayStation State of Play (September 24)

- Rumored release window: Second half of 2025

If this rumor is accurate, an official announcement a year before release would be consistent with Capcom’s history with past Resident Evil titles. Lunatic Ignus did not specify where Resident Evil 9 might be revealed, leaving room for speculation. However, logic suggests that the two major upcoming gaming events—Tokyo Game Show 2024 and The Game Awards—are strong contenders for an announcement. Capcom will have a presence at the Tokyo Game Show, raising the likelihood of a reveal there, but only time will tell.

It's also important to note that Capcom and PlayStation have maintained a close partnership, as Resident Evil Village was unveiled at PlayStation’s Future of Gaming event in summer 2020, and the Resident Evil 4 remake was announced during the 2022 State of Play. Given this pattern, along with recent rumors about a potential September 2024 State of Play, fans might find that Resident Evil 9’s announcement is even closer than they expect.