Resident Evil 9 Confirmed for Next Year: Promising an Intense Return to Horror

Oh man, where do I even start with this? So, everyone – and I mean everyone – has been on edge, waiting for this Resident Evil 9 news. You know the drill: people yap on Twitter about it showing up at some big gaming event. But, nah, it’s like the thing just danced around us for ages. Today, though? Bam! We finally got something.

Okay, picture this: Summer Game Fest kicks off and Capcom decides to drop in, just casually. Jun Takeuchi pops up in this blink-and-you’ll-miss-it clip, all thankful and stuff. He goes, “Thanks for your support, more news soon!” Kinda felt like a ‘not today, folks’ moment. But hold up – just when you think it’s over, they slide in this crazy trailer right at the end. Totally caught everyone off guard, am I right?

So, here’s the deal – Resident Evil 9, or should I say Resident Evil Requiem (fancy name, huh?), is gearing up to freak us out big time. Think back to Resident Evil Biohazard, but scarier. February 27, 2026, folks. Mark your calendars, seriously.

And it’s wild because Capcom’s been cheekily hinting at this. Like, did you see their video celebrating RE4’s 10 million sales? Yeah, there was a teaser tucked in there – sneaky devils! If you blinked, you missed it. Real subtle.

Now, the buzz is all about how this is a big leap for the series. But here’s a thought – maybe take that with a grain of salt? Some rumors went a bit overboard, if you ask me. We’re all clueless about how much of those leaks are the real deal anyway. But come on, Capcom knows their horror stuff. They’ve been at it long enough.

Typical Capcom, right? You know they’ll keep us guessing until the last minute. Resident Evil 9 is dropping for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S – no surprises there. But, like, who even knows what else they’ve got up their sleeves before it launches next year?

Anyway – ah, lost my train of thought. But yeah, hang tight. More’s bound to spill out between now and then.