According to the latest rumors, Resident Evil 7 has the potential to bring a major overhaul to the series, pioneering a whole new direction that promises to be as impactful as Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil 0. Foreign media Gamerant expressed his opinion on this.

Gamerant noted that Resident Evil 9 revolutionized the franchise's gameplay by introducing elements of action survival horror and popularizing the over-the-shoulder perspective, while Resident Evil 0 boldly adopted a first-person perspective and returned to the roots of psychological horror. As a result, Gamerant believes that Resident Evil 0 will bring significant changes if it were to achieve a similar revolutionary effect.

Among them are rumors about the possible open-world mode of Resident Evil 9. Although open-world games are not common in horror games, Gamerant believes that this innovation could bring a "breath of fresh air" to the game. They point out that the open-world mode can significantly improve the survival horror game experience. Players will have more freedom, which means more uncertainty, which will make resource management and puzzle design more important and challenging.

While some players may have concerns about the open-world mode, Gamerant believes that the potential shift in Resident Evil 9 represents an experiment and innovation that is essential for the gaming industry. Looking back at the changes in Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil 0, both have had a positive impact on the series. As such, they believe that Resident Evil 0's innovations, whatever form they ultimately take, have the potential to take the series to new heights.