Final week, Capcom launched the long-awaited Dragon’s Dogma 2. Now, there was a little bit of controversy surrounding its launch, such because the sheer variety of DLC, however this publish is just not going to be about that (I’m positive you all have your personal ideas on the story). What I’m going to say is {that a} rumor is circulating which states the sport might doubtlessly result in an open-world Resident Evil installment.

That’s based on identified leaker AestheticGamer (thanks Eurogamer). In a publish on Twitter/X a number of days in the past, it’s been alluded to that the engine that powers Dragon’s Dogma 2 might end in open-world performance for RE9, a recreation which has not but been formally introduced. The tech may also be used for the subsequent Monster Hunter.

AestheticGamer explains that DD2 makes use of an expanded model of Capcom’s RE Engine, which has been used within the growth of the brand new Resident Evil video games (and the remakes), in addition to Monster Hinter Rise and Satan Might Cry 5.

It can nonetheless retain its RE DNA, although

Now, it needs to be mentioned that this has not been formally confirmed, so we are able to solely assume these are speculations at this stage. Nevertheless, the leaker does go on to say that RE9 – and different upcoming initiatives spoken about – will nonetheless retain their respective DNAs. This implies a Resident Evil recreation that’s open-world will nonetheless really feel like Resident Evil.

However we don’t know what’s taking place with the ninth entry but. Some could have considerations in regards to the long-running survival horror sequence changing into open-world. The franchise has usually opted for extra linear buildings with a tightly packed story.

Regardless of the case could also be, Capcom will certainly set the document straight in due time. Because the reboot in 2017, in addition to the remakes, Resident Evil has been on high type. A brand new recreation is one thing loads of followers will likely be trying ahead to, so hopefully some kind of official announcement will likely be made quickly.