Resident Evil 9 Release Date Leaked, Title To Be Based In A Singapore-Inspired Island

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On 7 May 2024

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One of Capcom’s most popular video game series, Resident Evil, is about to get a new title soon. According to a report by Insider Gaming, which cites a renowned source in the Resident Evil community, the ninth installment in the franchise will be released next year.

Resident Evil 9 Release Date

“January 2025, I hadn’t heard now, just been a date I’d heard previously they probably are still aiming for, but never know in game dev,” the source, Dusk Golem, writes in a tweet on X (formerly known as Twitter).

The last title in the franchise, Resident Evil 4 Remake, garnered significant success, with Capcom selling millions of copies. The developers have high hopes for the upcoming title given how well the title did.

Resident Evil 9 To Be Based On A Singapore-Inspired Island

According to a GameRant report, Resident Evil 9 will be based in a Singapore-inspired island. The video game will take place in an open-world format, a first for the series. The report cites known Capcom leaker AestheticGamer, who says the upcoming game occurs “in a fictional rural town on an island in the Southeast Asia Sea.”

Further, the report mentions that Capcom has been working on the title for nearly seven years. What makes this report reliable is the leakster’s excellent track record.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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