Resident Evil 9 Gets A Sort-Of Mention At Summer Game Fest

A new Resident Evil game might be on the horizon, but you’ll still have to wait to actually find out anything about it. At Summer Game Fest 2025, Capcom acknowledged the “latest Resident Evil game,” as well as the 30th anniversary of Resident Evil, but asked fans to wait just a little longer for info on the game.

In a short video segment, Resident Evil executive producer Jun Takeuchi thanked fans for their continued support.

“Now, about the latest Resident Evil game you’ve all been waiting for … bear with us a little longer, just a blink of an eye more, and it’ll be ready.”

The video also included a bunch of iconic images from across the franchise, such as the “Welcome to Raccoon City” sign, a Raccoon City Police Department typewriter, a map of the city, and a shot of Lady Dimitrescu, the breakout villain from Resident Evil Village. The video also featured Maggie Robertson, who voices Dimitrescu, singing a spooky take on “Happy Birthday.”

Capcom had previously announced during its 2024 showcase that the next Resident Evil was in development–and possibly teased in a Resident Evil 4 sales milestone post back in April–with game director Koshi Nakanishi leading the charge. Nakanishi has worked on several Resident Evil titles over the years, and he was the director of Resident Evil 7, the game many consider to be a pivotal turning point for the series.

“We’re making a new Resident Evil. It was really difficult to figure out what to do after [Resident Evil] 7,” Nakanishi said last year. “But I found it, and to be honest, it feels substantial.”

More Resident Evil remakes are also on the way, and another stab at adapting the franchise for the big screen is in an early stage of development. The new Resident Evil film will be helmed by Barbarian director Zach Cregger and is currently scheduled to be released on September 18, 2026.