The Capcom NEXT event, which lasted approximately 27 minutes, took place at midnight on the Japanese publisher’s YouTube channel. The event served to remind viewers about upcoming games in its catalog scheduled for release in the coming weeks and months, including Kunitsu-Gami Path of the Goddess set for July 19th and a remake of the first Dead Rising anticipated for fall. There was also discussion regarding Resident Evil 7 on iOS, iPad, and Mac. However, fans were most eagerly anticipating an announcement regarding the next installment in the franchise. The wait ended near the conclusion of the event when Koshi Nakanishi addressed the audience once more to mention that Resident Evil 9 is currently under development at Capcom by the same team responsible for Resident Evil 7, a significant indicator of quality given that this previous episode rekindled fan enthusiasm and achieved 13 million sales, underscoring its commercial success.
We are currently working on a new Resident Evil project. Following the success of Resident Evil 7, it was challenging to determine our next steps. However, we have identified a clear direction and feel genuinely satisfied with our decision. For now, I cannot provide further details, but I look forward to the day when I can share more information with you.
At present, it remains uncertain whether Resident Evil 9 will continue to utilize the first-person perspective that notably redefined the series or revert to a third-person viewpoint. Nevertheless, several years of conceptual development have culminated in this project, which appears to satisfy those involved with its creation. Under the leadership of Koshi Nakanishi, who has contributed to titles such as Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D, and Resident Evil: Revelations, there is justification for confidence in this upcoming installment.
