Highlights

  • Chris Redfield is likely to be a prominent character in the next Resident Evil game, whether it's a direct sequel or a reboot.
  • Resident Evil 9 could explore the psychological horror and emotional struggles of Chris Redfield after the events of Village, offering a deeper examination of the character.
  • A Resident Evil 5 remake is rumored to be in development, providing an opportunity to revisit Chris Redfield's past before seeing where he goes next in Resident Evil 9.

There are a lot of questions swirling around about what's next for the Resident Evil franchise, and it's likely that fans will be seeing a lot more of Chris Redfield. It seems as though Resident Evil is going through a renaissance with its recent successful reboots and its return to horror-heavy gameplay via Resident Evil 7 and Village. Whatever the next Resident Evil game ends up being, it's possible that Chris Redfield could be in the driver's seat.

At the end of Resident 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 has five Resident Evil games in development. Both a reboot and a sequel to Village could see Chris Redfield as the star, meaning fans might be seeing a lot more of the BSAA operative.

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Two Games Starring Chris Redfield Could Be On The Horizon

Although the next Resident Evil title hasn't officially been announced, there is already a lot of speculation about Resident Evil 9. Not only that, but there are also rumors that Resident Evil 5 is about to get its next reboot as well.

Resident Evil 9

It's unknown which franchise favorite will lead the events of Resident Evil 9, but if the game is a direct sequel to Village, Chris Redfield is a pretty safe bet. Many fans are hoping that Resident Evil 9 puts Chris through the ringer with a heavy dose of psychological horror. After the events of Village, Chris could be struggling with a lot of trauma, and this would provide Resident Evil 9 with 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. Although Resident Evil is 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 horror to the next game while also offering a surprising level of emotion.

Resident Evil 5 Remake

Thanks to the great success of Resident Evil's recent remakes, the next in line to get a new coat of paint is obviously Resident Evil 5. A Resident Evil 5 remake could be a great way to revisit Chris Redfield's past before seeing the character again in Resident Evil 9. If both a Resident Evil 5 remake and Resident Evil 9 starring 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 see Resident Evil 5's hilarious Chris moment brought to life with even better graphics. The boulder punching scene is one of the most infamous moments in the entire Resident Evil franchise, and revisiting that scene would be fun for a lot of fans. Resident Evil 5 forgoes 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 future Resident Evil games, there is only room for speculation, but seeing Chris Redfield starring in at least two games seems to be a likely scenario.