Resident Evil 9 Reportedly Rebooted After Open-World Multiplayer Start

Resident Evil 9 reportedly began development as an open-world multiplayer game, according to a report published on May 23, 2025.

A reported reboot in 2021

The project was reportedly rebooted in 2021, marking a change from its initial multiplayer concept.

If accurate, the shift matters to players because it suggests the next Resident Evil entry was once planned around a different kind of experience.