Will Resident Evil 9 be about Rose?

The answer to whether Resident Evil 9 will be about Rose is likely no, as Capcom’s Kento Kinoshita stated that the Shadows of Rose DLC was intended to “conclude the Winters family saga,” implying that Ethan and Rose won’t be the main characters in the next game. According to a leaker, Resident Evil 9 will primarily revolve around Chris Redfield, with the potential inclusion of other classic characters in the narrative.

FAQs about Resident Evil 9 and Rose

General Questions

1. What is the main plot of Resident Evil 9? The main plot of Resident Evil 9 is not yet confirmed, but it is rumored to feature Chris Redfield as the main character, with a potential release date in 2025.
2. Is Ethan alive at the end of RE8 Shadows of Rose? No, Ethan dies at the end of RE Village, crumbling into dust after Chris Redfield destroys the Megamycete.
3. How old is Rose in RE8? Rose is 16 years old in the Shadows of Rose DLC, having been separated from her mother Mia and taken by Chris Redfield for her own protection.

Character-Related Questions

4. Who is the main character of Resident Evil 9? The main character of Resident Evil 9 is expected to be Chris Redfield, with the potential inclusion of other classic characters.
5. Will Leon be in Resident Evil 9? It is possible that Leon Kennedy will appear in Resident Evil 9, potentially as a legacy character, but this has not been confirmed.
6. Is Rose Winters Ethan’s daughter? Yes, Rose is the daughter of Ethan and Mia Winters, born with a strong connection to the Megamycete due to her parents’ infection.

Story-Related Questions

7. Why did Chris take Rose? Chris took Rose to protect her from the BSAA and other organizations that seek to exploit her powers, and to train her to control them.
8. What happens to Eveline in RE7? Eveline ages rapidly due to her powers, and is eventually killed by Ethan.
9. Why does Ethan lose his fingers? Ethan loses his fingers after a Lycan bites them off and Lady Dimitrescu slices open his hand.

Game-Related Questions

10. Will there be a Resident Evil game in 2024? Yes, Capcom is expected to announce a major title at the end of 2023, with a release date in fall 2024.
11. What is the pattern of Resident Evil game releases? Resident Evil games are typically released every two years, which suggests that Resident Evil 9 may be released in 2025.
12. Is Resident Evil 9 confirmed? While not officially confirmed, Resident Evil 9 is heavily rumored, with Capcom expected to announce more information in the coming years.

Character Background Questions

13. Who is the most loved character in Resident Evil? According to rankings, Jill Valentine is the most loved character in Resident Evil, followed by Leon S. Kennedy and Nemesis.
14. Who is Ethan Winters based on? Ethan Winters is based on the Tunisian model Yaya Chamki, and was voiced by Todd Soley in Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village.
15. Why wasn’t Mia in Shadows of Rose? Mia was not in Shadows of Rose because she was taken by Chris Redfield to protect Rose, and it is implied that she may have been involved in a conflict with Chris over Rose’s custody.