New rumors about Resident Evil 9 claim that Leon S. Kennedy is taking the lead this time, and Jill Valentine won’t have much of a part.
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According to insider Dusk Golem (also known as AestheticGamer), Jill’s role is pretty much just small references here and there and Leon will play the leading role in Resident Evil 9. The game itself hasn’t been officially announced yet, but Golem says we can expect some news after the Summer 2025. Let’s get into what’s going on behind the scenes.
Leon S. Kennedy's Return as Protagonist and Jill Valentine's Reduced Role in RE9
Leon S. Kennedy is a main character in the Resident Evil games. He first showed up in Resident Evil 2 as a rookie cop in Raccoon City, where a zombie outbreak turned everything into a nightmare. And now, leaks claim that Leon will be back in Resident Evil 9 as the main character. This makes sense since he’s always stepping up to fight big threats and keep people safe.
Furthermore, according to insider AestheticGamer, Jill will not be a major character in the game. While she might be mentioned in an in-game file or referenced briefly, she won't play a significant part in the story.
Dusk Golem Resident Evil 9 January 2025
Debunking Previous Leaks on Resident Evil 9
Before this, there were some rumors going around that Jill Valentine was going to have a big role in Resident Evil 9. People thought she’d be exploring an old hospital on a mysterious island. But Dusk Golem cleared that up in his X post, saying Jill’s part is actually pretty small and the whole hospital story is made up.
Some leaks even said that Leon S. Kennedy and Jill would both be playable in the game. Dusk Golem shut that down too. He said the whole idea of a Jill and Leon team-up isn’t true, though we might still get one of them, probably paired with Chris.
Wait for actual RE9 news, nearly every RE9 rumor that's been floated around has been bullshit.
— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) January 22, 2025
What's not bullshit is Silent Hill f did get rated in Korea today, and that's exciting.
Well, Jill Valentine is a key character in the Resident Evil series. She has been a main character in several games, including Resident Evil 3: Nemesis and Resident Evil 5. In these games, she is known for her bravery, intelligence, and strong leadership skills. Her character has been a fan favorite for many years, and now fans are surprised and disappointed by this new change.
All in all, the recent rumours of Leon S. Kennedy being the main protagonist with Jill Valentine's role significantly reduced in Resident Evil 9 have got fans talking. While we don’t know for sure, Capcom has said they’ll officially announce the game after Summer 2025. So, we’ll have to wait until then to get the real scoop from the people behind the game.