Resident Evil leaker Aesthetic Gamer (also known as Dusk Golem) recently clarified that rumors of Jill Valentine playing a major role in Resident Evil 9 were false. These same rumors claimed the sequel was set in a hospital and featured a new Goatman enemy.
However, a screenshot from Discord has emerged where they’ve stated that Leon S. Kennedy is “100 percent” the main character. The latter’s previous canon appearance was in Resident Evil 6, but he starred in the recent Resident Evil 4 remake (which has sold over nine million copies).
As for another Discord image from 2001, which saw the leaker claim Jill would have a “prominent role,” Aesthetic Gamer replied, “It was true then. It isn’t now. Really not any more complicated. I wouldn’t be surprised in the future when Resident Evil 9 comes out, and they show concept art that they might show early drafts of the game had Jill.”
Resident Evil 9 doesn’t have a release date, though Capcom has confirmed its development. It’s helmed by Koshi Nakanishi, Resident Evil 7: biohazard’s director, who said it feels “substantial.” Though allegedly out later this year, it could also launch in 2026.
Meanwhile, remakes of Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil – Code: Veronica are also reportedly coming. The former is allegedly developed by K2 and M-Two (who worked on Resident Evil 3 remake), while the latter is handled by Capcom Dev 1 (Resident Evil 2 and 4 remakes). Stay tuned for more details and updates in the coming months.
It was true then, it isn’t now. Really not any more complicated, I wouldn’t be surprised in the future when RE9 comes out and they show concept art that they might show early drafts of the game had Jill.
— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) January 24, 2025
