Resident Evil 9 Development Reportedly Underwent a Significant Change
According to a reliable insider, Resident Evil 9, the next installment in the popular survival horror series, underwent a substantial reboot during its development. The game, which is being developed by Capcom, was initially conceptualized as a large open-world multiplayer game featuring Jill Valentine and Leon S. Kennedy.
The insider, known as Dusk Golem, has a reputation for providing accurate information about Capcom’s projects. In a recent statement, he revealed that the original version of Resident Evil 9 was intended to be a big open-world multiplayer game, which would have been a significant departure from the series’ traditional formula. The game was said to be set on a fictional island based on Singapore and would have featured Leon and Jill as the main characters.
However, according to Dusk Golem, the project underwent a "pretty heavy reboot" in 2021, around the time of the release of Resident Evil Village. This reboot reportedly changed the direction of the game, although some elements from the original version were retained. Specifically, Leon Kennedy is still set to be the main character in the new version of Resident Evil 9.
As reported by The Gamer, Dusk Golem also shared information about other Resident Evil projects. He confirmed that Revelations 3 was cancelled some time ago and that the remakes of Code Veronica and 0 are still in development.
The news about Resident Evil 9’s development comes at a time when Capcom has been relatively quiet about the series’ future. Although the company has confirmed that work on the next game has begun, few details have been released. This has led to a proliferation of rumors and speculation about what Resident Evil 9 will entail.
In the past, Capcom has demonstrated its ability to reinvigorate the Resident Evil series with new and innovative gameplay mechanics. The release of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, which introduced a first-person perspective and a new type of gameplay, was a significant departure from the series’ traditional formula. Similarly, the remake of Resident Evil 4, which updated the classic game’s graphics and mechanics, was well-received by fans and critics.
As noted by The Gamer, the details about Resident Evil 9’s development are likely to be of interest to fans of the series. While it is unclear what the final game will look like, the fact that Capcom is experimenting with new ideas and gameplay mechanics is a positive sign for the series’ future.
In related news, fans of the series have been speculating about the possibility of a Resident Evil 1 remake. However, as The Gamer noted, there are valid arguments against re-releasing a remake of the first game.
The development of Resident Evil 9 is likely to be closely watched by fans of the series and gamers in general. As more information becomes available, it will be interesting to see how Capcom’s vision for the game takes shape.
As Dusk Golem stated, "And the original version of RE9 was trying to be the opposite of RE7, (IE a big open world multiplayer game)." This quote, as reported by The Gamer, provides valuable insight into the game’s initial development and the changes that have taken place since then.
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