The state of Resident Evil 9 has been a looming question mark for many fans of the franchise, and new leaks claim to have news on what to expect in the next chapter. After the events of Village, many have wondered if Resident Evil 9 will directly follow this chapter. According to an alleged playtester cited by Biohazard Declassified, the next entry in Resident Evil will possibly continue the story of the Megamycete, but there could be even bigger things in store, too.
All leaks and rumors regarding unconfirmed details should always be taken lightly, but if true, the claims about Resident Evil 9 are incredibly intriguing. From characters to major plot points, this unnamed playtester’s claims are some of the most significant rumors to pop up about the nature of the game. Capcom has been pretty quiet about its next Resident Evil chapter, but if these leaks hold any weight, it would be a compelling new direction for the series.
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Every Leak and Rumor About Resident Evil 9 That Has Dropped So Far
Characters
- Jill Valentine
- Leon S. Kennedy
- Barry Burton
- Chris Redfield
One of the biggest questions about Resident Evil 9 has been which characters players can expect. There have been theories that Chris Redfield will return, but according to these leaks, he won’t be the playable lead. Leon and Jill are claimed to be the playable characters, which will be exciting for a lot of fans, if accurate. There have been hopes for a new story involving both Leon and Jill, so their potential starring roles would be welcomed by many players.
A strange detail claims that Jill Valentine still looks young while Leon S. Kennedy appears much older, raising questions about why this could be.
Rumored Plot Details Claim Potential Answers About Eveline and the Megamycete
- Jill and Leon are allegedly tasked with investigating an island where the company responsible for creating Eveline resides.
- Resident Evil 9 reportedly takes place four years after Village, wrapping up the story in a trilogy.
- Blue Umbrella could return.
According to these leaks, Jill and Leon are on a mission to infiltrate the island, where clones of Eveline are supposedly being made using the Megamycete. Even more interesting, there is also the potential of Rosemary Winters returning, or at the very least, mentioned. Reports from Biohazard Declassified claim that her blood will be used to craft a vaccine for infected people on the mysterious island. An island setting is quite intriguing, especially with the leaks suggesting a wide variety of locations.
- Abandoned hospital, houses, and a factory
- Caves
- Dark forest
- Laboratory
- Temple
There are further claims that Jill and Leon will become infected by the Megamycete.
Resident Evil 9’s Alleged Enemies Could Be the Game’s Most Compelling Aspect
An Evolved Zombie Race
- A main antagonist, known only as Mr. Simon.
- A constant Mr. X-like enemy that stalks Leon, while Jill faces an entity known as the Goatman.
One of the most fascinating details in these extensive leaks involve the rumored enemies players will face. An evolved version of Zombies, reportedly similar to Resident Evil 4‘s Ganados, will be able to wield melee weapons. More importantly, though, these leaks claim that they worship the moon. With moon tattoos on their arms and their reported habit of singing to the celestial body, Resident Evil 9 could have a fascinating race of infected on its hands.
Of course, none of this is actually official until Capcom speaks up and addresses these leaks. Until Resident Evil 9 is ready to be revealed, these leaks will likely remain bold rumors until an official announcement proves them to be true or false. There have been conflicting leaks in the past, so only time will tell if this new round of claims actually detail the story of Resident Evil 9.
Resident Evil
Summary
Capcom’s survival horror franchise.