Capcom insider Dusk Golem has published a detailed account of a canceled Resident Evil 9 concept reportedly titled Resident Evil: Apocalypse.
According to Dusk Golem’s report, the scrapped project reimagined the franchise as a single-player, open-world action game leveraging technology from Dragon’s Dogma 2.
For context, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a Capcom-developed title that released in March 2024, and Capcom has historically adapted its engines and tech across franchises.
Dusk Golem’s account describes a large-scale shift in tone and scope compared with recent mainline Resident Evil entries.
The insider reported that the planned game would be set on a fictional island near Singapore and would have included vehicle traversal and an infection meter mechanic inspired by the earlier Resident Evil Outbreak (originally released in 2003).
The BSAA — a recurring organization in the Resident Evil franchise — was described as the principal antagonist in that concept.
Key reported elements, rewritten in journalistic language:
- The concept was an open-world title located on a fictional island in Southeast Asia, with player movement supported by drivable vehicles.
- Protagonists were said to include returning series characters Jill Valentine, Leon Kennedy, Ada Wong, and Sheva Alomar, alongside two new characters.
- The narrative reportedly positioned Chris Redfield as having been arrested following the events of Resident Evil Village (released May 7, 2021), placing him at the center of motivations for other characters.
- Interpersonal conflict among the playable cast was emphasized, with Leon mistrusting Jill because of her past BSAA ties, and Sheva reportedly distrusting Ada while seeking to secure Chris’s release.
- The design reportedly leaned toward action over pure survival horror and incorporated an infection meter mechanic similar to systems seen in Resident Evil Outbreak.
- Development was allegedly restarted at some point, reducing the number of playable protagonists and pivoting to make Leon the primary playable lead.
Reportedly, a concept for a character who experiences terror for the first time evolved into a figure named Grace; other character roles were reworked or cut during the restart.
These points reflect Dusk Golem’s account and should be treated as reported information rather than confirmed Capcom announcements.
Capcom has a long history of porting Resident Evil entries and spin-offs to platforms such as the Nintendo Switch and making news through events like Nintendo Direct and digital storefront updates on the eShop.
Any official word on past scrapped concepts or future mainline entries would come directly from Capcom’s communications.
According to Dusk Golem’s report, the scrapped project reimagined the franchise as a single-player, open-world action game leveraging technology from Dragon’s Dogma 2.
For context, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a Capcom-developed title that released in March 2024, and Capcom has historically adapted its engines and tech across franchises.
Dusk Golem’s account describes a large-scale shift in tone and scope compared with recent mainline Resident Evil entries.
The insider reported that the planned game would be set on a fictional island near Singapore and would have included vehicle traversal and an infection meter mechanic inspired by the earlier Resident Evil Outbreak (originally released in 2003).
The BSAA — a recurring organization in the Resident Evil franchise — was described as the principal antagonist in that concept.
Key reported elements, rewritten in journalistic language:
- The concept was an open-world title located on a fictional island in Southeast Asia, with player movement supported by drivable vehicles.
- Protagonists were said to include returning series characters Jill Valentine, Leon Kennedy, Ada Wong, and Sheva Alomar, alongside two new characters.
- The narrative reportedly positioned Chris Redfield as having been arrested following the events of Resident Evil Village (released May 7, 2021), placing him at the center of motivations for other characters.
- Interpersonal conflict among the playable cast was emphasized, with Leon mistrusting Jill because of her past BSAA ties, and Sheva reportedly distrusting Ada while seeking to secure Chris’s release.
- The design reportedly leaned toward action over pure survival horror and incorporated an infection meter mechanic similar to systems seen in Resident Evil Outbreak.
- Development was allegedly restarted at some point, reducing the number of playable protagonists and pivoting to make Leon the primary playable lead.
Reportedly, a concept for a character who experiences terror for the first time evolved into a figure named Grace; other character roles were reworked or cut during the restart.
These points reflect Dusk Golem’s account and should be treated as reported information rather than confirmed Capcom announcements.
Capcom has a long history of porting Resident Evil entries and spin-offs to platforms such as the Nintendo Switch and making news through events like Nintendo Direct and digital storefront updates on the eShop.
Any official word on past scrapped concepts or future mainline entries would come directly from Capcom’s communications.
