Summary
There are a lot of questions swirling around about what’s next for theResident Evilfranchise, and it’s likely that fans will be seeing a lot more of Chris Redfield. It seems as thoughResident Evilis going through a renaissance with its recent successful reboots and its return to horror-heavy gameplay viaResident Evil 7andVillage. Whatever the nextResident Evilgame ends up being, it’s possible that Chris Redfield could be in the driver’s seat.
At the end ofResident Evil 7’s events, Chris Redfield joined the story of Ethan Winters, but he played an even larger role in the follow-up,Village. It’s unknown whether the next game will be a direct sequel or a reboot, but it’s rumored that Capcom hasfiveResident Evilgames in development. Both a reboot and a sequel toVillagecould see Chris Redfield as the star, meaning fans might be seeing a lot more of the BSAA operative.
Two Games Starring Chris Redfield Could Be On The Horizon
Although the nextResident Eviltitle hasn’t officially been announced, there is already a lot ofspeculation aboutResident Evil 9. Not only that, but there are also rumors thatResident Evil 5is about to get its next reboot as well.
Resident Evil 9
It’s unknown which franchise favorite will lead the events ofResident Evil 9, but if the game is a direct sequel toVillage, Chris Redfield is a pretty safe bet. Many fans are hoping thatResident Evil 9puts Chris through the ringerwith a heavy dose of psychological horror. After the events ofVillage, Chris could be struggling with a lot of trauma, and this would provideResident Evil 9with a fascinating story. Chris is usually seen as one of the toughest operatives around, and a story showcasing how he deals with past traumas would be a great recipe for a fascinating exploration of the character.
If the next mainline game in the franchise stars Chris Redfield, it could give the series a great opportunity to explore some deeper themes. AlthoughResident Evilis great when it comes to horror and action, the franchise could benefit from exploring some deeper layers when it comes to its iconic characters.Chris Redfield could bring both action and horrorto the next game while also offering a surprising level of emotion.
Resident Evil 5 Remake
Thanks to the great success ofResident Evil’s recent remakes, the next in line to get a new coat of paint is obviouslyResident Evil 5.AResident Evil 5remakecould be a great way to revisit Chris Redfield’s past before seeing the character again inResident Evil 9. If both aResident Evil 5remake andResident Evil 9starring Chris are the next projects in the franchise’s lineup, it would be exciting to experience Chris at two very different stages in his life.
On a lighter note, it would also be incredible to seeResident Evil 5’s hilarious Chris momentbrought to life with even better graphics. The boulder punching scene is one of the most infamous moments in the entireResident Evilfranchise, and revisiting that scene would be fun for a lot of fans.Resident Evil 5forgoes the franchise’s survival horror mechanics in favor of action, and getting to blaze through enemies as Chris Redfield while using modern hardware would be a real thrill. Until more news is revealed about futureResident Evilgames, there is only room for speculation, but seeing Chris Redfield starring in at least two games seems to be a likely scenario.
Resident Evil Village
WHERE TO PLAY
Ethan Winters finds himself in an entirely new nightmare in Capcom’s latest installment of the acclaimed Resident Evil franchise. Whether you’re defending against Lycans in the grim dwellings of the village or exploring the lavish Castle Dimitrescu, the meticulously designed environments immerse you in this eerie world, powered by Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine. Run from, hide or face off against a diverse cast of terrifying village inhabitants in dream-like - no, nightmarish - situations and fight your instincts to push through classic horror-based sequences. Also, be sure to check out “The Mercenaries” that unlocks once you’ve finished the campaign, a fast-paced and arcade-like game mode which challenges players to blast away enemies against the clock.
