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Is there a new Resident Evil game in 2025?

New Resident Evil games are inevitable, and as huge horror fans we can’t help but dive into what we might see from the next RE game.

New Resident Evil: Leon Kennedy stood in his brown Jacket, holding a gun, stood in front of key art for Resident Evil 2 featuring zombies

Is there a New Resident Evil game? Even after nearly 30 years, Capcom’s survival horror franchise continues to captivate audiences, boasting eight numbered main entries in the videogame series, with a further four mainline games and a whole heap of spin-offs amounting to 29 entries altogether – and we just can’t get enough. So let’s dive into whether we can expect a new mainline entry, remake, or spin-off this year.

However, with this many games, it’s easy to lose track of canon events, so make sure you read our Resident Evil in order guide to discover when each part of the story unravels. We can also tell you all about the Resident Evil characters and Resident Evil Village characters, with an in-depth look at them in their own individual guides, such as our Resident Evil Leon, Resident Evil Claire, Resident Evil Jill, and Resident Evil Chris articles.

Here’s everything you need to know about a new Resident Evil game. 

Is there a new Resident Evil game in 2025?

While Capcom has yet to confirm the new Resident Evil game, we know that numerous projects are in the works. However, as we didn’t get a new RE game in 2024, it feels likely that we’ll get one this year.

To back this up, during the Capcom Next summer 2024 stream, Resident Evil 7 director Koshi Nakanishi revealed he’s at the helm of a fresh RE entry. “We’re making a new Resident Evil.” He states. “It was really difficult to figure out what to do after 7. But I found it, and to be honest, it feels substantial. I can’t share any details just yet, but I hope you’re excited for the day I can.”

Beyond that, in 2024, reputable leaker DuskGolem claimed that there are five Resident Evil projects in the works, with Reddit user KekanKok sharing their comments.

According to DuskGolem, one of the upcoming projects is Resident Evil 9, but they didn’t divulge what the other four games might be. However, they did state that while they’re “really excited” about one of these projects, it’s unlikely to release anytime soon. DuskGolem claims it won’t be out until late 2026 or early 2027. As such, they won’t divulge any information about it now.

In recent years, Capcom has revived Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 in the form of remakes, so if that pattern is to continue, we think it’s quite likely that we’ll get a Resident Evil 5 Remake or Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake. Resident Evil and Resident Evil 0 are also candidates for a remake, so I certainly can’t wait to see what Resident Evil game we get next.

What platforms will the new Resident Evil game be on?

Looking at previous games in the series, we think it’s highly likely that the next Resident Evil game will release on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Additionally, as the majority of the previous games are available on Steam and Steam Deck verified, we predict that any future entries or remakes in the series will also be available on Steam Deck and other portable gaming consoles.

Additionally, with Capcom releasing RE7, the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes, and Village on Nintendo Switch, along with ports for older games like Resident Evil Revelations, there’s a good chance that future RE games will appear on the Nintendo Switch 2, which is confirmed to release in 2025. Nintendo’s new flagship console is set to have far superior hardware to its predecessor, so hopefully it’ll be able to handle even more impressive RE games in the future.

Recently, Capcom has also been embracing the mobile platform, releasing numerous Resident Evil games on iPhone, so we might be able to enjoy the next entry on mobile, too – however, you’ll likely need one of the best gaming phones in order to run it.

Of course, as soon as we get an official announcement, we’ll be sure to update this guide with any details and confirmed platforms.

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What will the next Resident Evil game be like?

Now that’s a loaded question, mainly because we don’t know for sure what the next Resident Evil game is. For example, if we get a Resident Evil 5 Remake, it’s likely to be full of action, and the same is true for a Resident Evil 6 remake.

Resident Evil 9, on the other hand, is more likely to continue with the horror focus that we see in Biohazard and Village, making it a more scary affair. Though, of course, there are bound to be guns and weapons you can arm yourself with.

The most exciting thing about RE9 is that we truly have no idea who the protagonist is. It might be an existing character or take us on a fresh adventure with someone new, just like RE7 and Village did with the Winters family. I have to admit that as much as I love Jill, Claire, Chris, and the old crew, it was a breath of fresh air to play as a family man with no special training.

Guns, carnage, and a virus of some kind are the only things we can guarantee when it comes to Resident Evil. Also, I have to admit, I’m a sucker for Resident Evil Revelations and would love to see a third one, so I certainly wouldn’t mind if the next Resident Evil game adopts an episodic approach.

Is there a new Resident Evil game release date?

No, we don’t have a release date or estimate for a new Resident Evil game, and likely won’t until Capcom officially announces anything. However, while DuskGolem claims one of the projects isn’t coming out until at least the end of 2026, we doubt that’s the next Resident Evil game. There’s usually one to two years between the releases of major Resident Evil games, with Village coming out in 2021 and the Resident Evil 4 Remake in 2023, so we suspect we’ll get news on a new game at some point this year.

And that concludes everything we know about a new Resident Evil game. Make sure you check out our horror games and zombie games guides to experience more terror.