Spoilers ahead for Resident Evil 4.
Resident Evil 9 may still have yet to reveal a release date, but the next chapter in Capcom's hit horror franchise is one of the most anticipated games in the genre at the moment. It's now been four years since the last mainline chapter, leaving Resident Evil 9 as a giant question mark. As the wait continues, many have been wondering what horrors are awaiting players once the next entry finally arrives.
After RE7 and Village, one of the biggest questions is if RE9 will have any connection to the Winters saga. There are still plenty of plot points that could be explored more deeply, but another major unanswered question is what kinds of enemies are being introduced to the story. RE7 had the horrifying Baker family, while Village introduced an onslaught of enemies that included vampires, werewolves, and even a giant spine-chilling mutated fetus. RE9's approach is unclear, but RE4 could have the perfect inspiration for a terrifying villain with the heart-stopping Regeneradores.
The Case for Resident Evil 9 to Have a Pursuer That's More Nemesis than Mr. X
If Resident Evil 9 will be making major changes as some have claimed, it might want to to look to Nemesis rather than Mr. X for its new stalker.
The Regeneradores Could Be the Key to Making RE9's Villains Truly Terrifying
Not only are the Regeradores terrifying to look at, but their backstory is horrific. Los Iluminados experimented on humans by implanting multiple Las Plagas parasites into a single human body, which caused the hosts to mutate at an extremely rapid rate. While these hulking monstrosities are believed to be wiped out after the events of RE4, RE9 could open the door for a similar villain type.
The Regeneradores are made even more horrifying by their regenerative abilities.
Rumors About RE9 Hint at a Story That Could Mirror RE4's
- Rumors and leaks have suggested that RE9 could take place on a mysterious island.
Of course, it's important to take any rumors and leaks with a heavy grain of salt, but if claims about RE9 hold true, then the game could be returning to a remote island. In RE4, the island off the coast of Valdelobos serves as an important location, as it's where Los Illuminados are conducting experiments. The Regeneradores were kept on the island, and RE9's rumors could be setting the stage for a potential RE4-inspired story.
The next chapter in Capcom's hit horror franchise is one of the most anticipated games in the genre at the moment.
Every Major Rumor About RE9, So Far
- Leon S. Kennedy could return as the protagonist.
- The island setting is claimed to be in Southeast Asia.
- A moon-worshipping cult is suggested to be on the island.
With Leon, cults, and a mysterious island potentially being at the heart of RE9, the leaks and rumors that have been offered sound an awful lot like a rebranded version of RE4. Of course, only time will tell if such claims hold true, but they're intriguing. RE4 is considered a favorite entry for a lot of Resident Evil fans, and RE9 taking note of the story and tone could be a strong decision. However, it could also feel repetitive if the game doesn't have its own unique flair.
The Regeneradores have become iconic one-off villains in the Resident Evil franchise, and even if RE9 doesn't have a full-blown resurgence of the enemy type, something heavily inspired by them might be exciting. It would be intriguing to see how RE9 approached paying homage to such a terrifying villain while also giving it its own identity and design that sets it apart.
RE7 and Village introduced The Connections, a secretive crime syndicate that could potentially play a role in RE9.
Resident Evil Fans Are Still Waiting for RE9 News
As of now, there's no telling when Capcom will be ready to reveal the next Resident Evil chapter. RE7 and Village set up several story threads that will hopefully be continued, but that remains to be seen. Until an official announcement is made, RE9 is fertile soil for speculation and rumors to thrive.
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
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- Capcom
- Franchise
- Resident Evil
