The next entry in Capcom’s survival horror series, Resident Evil 9, will feature Leon and Jill as the main protagonists, based on a new rumor.
In his latest video, YouTuber Residence of Evil has shared details from an alleged Resident Evil 9 playtest leak, including the characters, story, setting, plot, enemies, and more. As per the claim, the survival horror game is set four years after Resident Evil Village. Furthermore, it is claimed that Resident Evil 9 will feature Leon S Kennedy and Jill Valentine as the main playable protagonists. Chris Redfield and Barry Burton will also make their return as supporting characters, contacting Jill and Leon throughout the mission. The aforementioned playtest sessions for Resident Evil 9 allegedly took place in Japan between April and September, 2024.
As per the alleged playtest leak, Jill’s attire will echo her tactical look from Resident Evil 5: Lost in Nightmares, while Leon will resemble his look in Resident Evil: Damnation, though slightly older, sporting an unshaven face and longer hair.
The story in Resident Evil 9 allegedly focuses on Leon and Jill’s journey to a mysterious island, where they investigate the organization responsible for creating Eveline in Resident Evil 7. This organization, now using the Megamycete obtained from Miranda in Resident Evil Village, is producing numerous Eveline clones as bioweapons. Both Leon and Jill will allegedly be infected by the Megamycete during the mission, causing them to experience hallucinations and hear Eveline’s haunting voice.
Additionally, Blue Umbrella will allegedly return as an ally, and several eerie locations, including an abandoned hospital, dark forests, deserted houses, labs, caves, and a temple, will offer plenty of avenues for exploration. The primary enemies will include an evolved zombie, whose sound resembles the Ganados from the Resident Evil 4 Remake, and stalker foes unique to each protagonist: Leon will be pursued by an unknown stalker, while Jill will face off against the Goat-Man. The island’s main antagonist, Mr. Simon, is a new character overseeing the bioweapon production. Rose from Resident Evil Village will also have a role to play.
