Spoilers ahead forResident Evil 4.
Resident Evil 9may still have yet to reveal a release date, but the next chapter in Capcom’s hit horror franchise is one of the most anticipated games in the genre at the moment. It’s now been four years since the last mainline chapter, leavingResident Evil 9as a giant question mark. As the wait continues, many have been wondering what horrors are awaiting players once the next entry finally arrives.
AfterRE7andVillage, one of the biggest questions is ifRE9will have any connection to the Winters saga. There are still plenty of plot points that could be explored more deeply, but another major unanswered question is what kinds of enemies are being introduced to the story.RE7had the horrifying Baker family, whileVillageintroduced an onslaught of enemies that included vampires, werewolves, and even a giant spine-chilling mutated fetus.RE9’s approach is unclear, butRE4could have the perfect inspiration for a terrifying villain withthe heart-stopping Regeneradores.
The Regeneradores Could Be the Key to Making RE9’s Villains Truly Terrifying
Not only are the Regeradores terrifying to look at, but their backstory is horrific. Los Iluminados experimented on humans by implanting multiple Las Plagas parasites into a single human body, which caused the hosts to mutate at an extremely rapid rate. While these hulking monstrosities are believed to be wiped out afterthe events ofRE4,RE9could open the door for a similar villain type.
The Regeneradores are made even more horrifying by their regenerative abilities.
Rumors About RE9 Hint at a Story That Could Mirror RE4’s
Of course, it’s important to take any rumors and leaks with a heavy grain of salt, but if claims aboutRE9hold true, then the game could be returning to a remote island. InRE4, the island off the coast of Valdelobos serves as an important location, as it’s where Los Illuminados are conducting experiments. The Regeneradores were kept on the island, andRE9’s rumors could be setting the stage fora potentialRE4-inspired story.
The next chapter in Capcom’s hit horror franchise is one of the most anticipated games in the genre at the moment.
Every Major Rumor About RE9, So Far
With Leon, cults, and a mysterious island potentially being atthe heart ofRE9, the leaks and rumors that have been offered sound an awful lot like a rebranded version ofRE4. Of course, only time will tell if such claims hold true, but they’re intriguing.RE4is considered a favorite entry for a lot ofResident Evilfans, andRE9taking note of the story and tone could be a strong decision. However, it could also feel repetitive if the game doesn’t have its own unique flair.
The Regeneradores have become iconic one-off villains intheResident Evilfranchise, and even ifRE9doesn’t have a full-blown resurgence of the enemy type, something heavily inspired by them might be exciting. It would be intriguing to see howRE9approached paying homage to such a terrifying villain while also giving it its own identity and design that sets it apart.
RE7andVillageintroduced The Connections, a secretive crime syndicate that could potentially play a role inRE9.
Resident Evil Fans Are Still Waiting for RE9 News
As of now, there’s no telling when Capcom will be ready to revealthe nextResident Evilchapter.RE7andVillageset up several story threads that will hopefully be continued, but that remains to be seen. Until an official announcement is made,RE9is fertile soil for speculation and rumors to thrive.
