Resident Evil 9 Confirmed for Next Year, Promising Even More Horror

You ever get that vibe? Like, something’s just hanging out there, almost-but-not-quite ready to say “hey, I’m here!” That’s been the deal with Resident Evil 9. Folks kept whispering, “it’s coming, it’s coming,” and I was seriously beginning to think it was some cosmic prank. But finally, today’s the day. The veil lifted at the Summer Game Fest — kind of like finding that book you lost ages ago in a pile of old magazines.

So, Capcom (those maestros of gaming hype), they tossed us a bone. Jun Takeuchi pops up in this short video — blink and you’ll miss it — and gives a shout-out to all the die-hard fans. It was like, yay for us, but then he pulls that classic suspense trick: “Oh, more news soon!” And I’m sitting there thinking, dude, spill the beans already. But no, the sneaky devils waited until the end of the show to hit us with the goods.

And boom, there it was. A trailer that could scare pancakes off your plate. Resident Evil 9 — or Requiem, as it’s being called. Totally channeling Biohazard vibes, if you ask me. And the cherry on top? It’s dropping February 27, 2026. Mark your calendars, folks.

Actually, Capcom’s been nudging us with little hints along the way. You see it in those cheeky videos — like the one celebrating Resident Evil 4’s 10 mil sales. I missed it at first. Too subtle… like finding cilantro in a salad when you weren’t expecting it.

There’s all this chatter about how Resident Evil 9 is a quantum leap forward. But, eh, I’m skeptical. Maybe they’re playing it up? Who even knows at this point. We’re still in the dark about how the full game will match up with the rumors. But let’s be real, Capcom knows the survival horror gig inside out. I’m betting it’ll be a thrill ride our little gaming hearts won’t handle calmly.

Anyway, before we even get there, you know they’re dropping more teasers and sneak peeks. It’s in the works for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. So, yeah, I guess we’re all in for a wild ride over the next year. Let’s brace ourselves, shall we?