A new rumor about Resident Evil 9 suggests that the game will star Leon S. Kennedy. Capcom’s decision created excitement among fans.
The highly anticipated new game of the Resident Evil series Resident Evil 9 An exciting rumor has been put forward for. Famous Resident Evil leak source Aesthetic Gamer (aka Dusk Golem) claimed that the main character in the new game of the series will be Leon S. Kennedy. After Leon’s last appearance as the main character in Resident Evil 6, his return as the lead character created great expectation among fans. Although no official confirmation has been made by Capcom, this strong claim has already attracted widespread attention.
Leon S. Kennedy Replaces Jill Valentine in Resident Evil 9
Rumors had previously emerged that Jill Valentine would play an important role in Resident Evil 9. However, Aesthetic Gamer explained that these claims are no longer valid. It is stated that a concept starring Jill was considered in the first drafts, but these plans changed. New claims suggest that Leon S. Kennedy will definitely be the main character of the game. Leon attracted the attention of fans by appearing in the Resident Evil 4 remake in recent years.
“Leon’s lead role makes sense from a story perspective and creates a nostalgic connection for fans,” said Aesthetic Gamer. Resident Evil 9’s director is Koshi Nakanishi, the director of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and this increases expectations that the game will offer an “intense and full experience”.
Not much detail has been shared yet about the story and gameplay of Resident Evil 9. However, it is rumored that the game will take place in a hospital and that we will meet a new enemy type, the “Goatman”. Although Capcom confirmed that the game is in development, it did not give an exact release date. It is estimated that Resident Evil 9 may be released in 2025, but there is also a possibility that it will be postponed to 2026.
I know you probably won’t see this. I don’t really care if you do. But I have to get this off my chest, and it spans in a couple of tweets below.
This “Jill Hopium”, these “expectations”, they were started by you. YOU started all of this in 2021 with the picture above. (1/6) https://t.co/NnESL1RRUg pic.twitter.com/X2wSkFgzfx
— DampRevil (@DampRevil) January 24, 2025
Besides Resident Evil 9, there are exciting plans for other games in the series. It is claimed that remake versions of Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil: Code Veronica are in development. These projects are seen as part of Capcom’s strategy to re-present classic productions to players with modern graphics and improved gameplay mechanics.
The claim that Leon S. Kennedy will play the leading role has both delighted and intrigued Resident Evil fans. How Capcom will respond to these rumors and what Resident Evil 9 will offer is eagerly awaited.