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New leaks hint atDragon’s Dogma 2not being the only open-world game from Capcom for a while. After a recent info dump by industry insider Dusk Golem, Capcom’s upcoming projects seem to be following a pattern of innovation and evolution.
Known for its iconic franchises likeResident EvilandMonster Hunter, the company seems to be delving into new territories while retaining the essence of these beloved series.
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Dusk Golem explains that Capcom tends to greenlight new initiatives in threes, often in close succession. This pattern has been observed in the past with games likeResident Evil 7,Resident Evil 2, andDevil May Cry 5, which were all greenlit closely together to use the full extent of the (at the time) new RE Engine.
(1/2) So here’s a little tidbit I’ll share, Capcom often will greenlight new initiatives in 3’s closer together. Decent examples are RE7, RE:2 & DMCV were all Greenlit fairly close together to take advantage of their new RE Engine, & the idea to remake RE:2 inspired them to also
— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1)August 10, 2025
One interesting tidbit is thatDD2played a significant role in expanding the functionality of theRE Enginefor open-world games. This is the same engine thatMonster Hunter Wildand, notably,Resident Evil 9are being built on. Dusk Golem’s exact words were:
Dragons Dogma 2 expanded RE Engine functionality for open world games, the two other games building on this tech is Monster Hunter Wild & Resident Evil 9.
They assure fans that, despite the company trying out new things for its franchises, Capcom remains committed to preserving the DNA of each series.Monster Hunter WildandResident Evilwill stay true to the elements that make them unique while giving players a new experience.
Could RE9 Be a Full Open World Title?
According to what Dusk Golem said, it’s a possibility thatRE9may be closer in scope and gameplay toDragon’s Dogma 2than its predecessor,RE Village (8). The game could be a potential departure from the more linear, survival horror experience of previousResident Eviltitles towards a more expansive, open-world approach.
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But this is just a possibility. The text doesn’t necessarily indicate that the game will be open-world. It says that the game is being built on the same updated RE Engine.
We might just get another linear game, or it could be a semi-open world likeResident Evil Village, which was well-received by the public. It’s sitting at an “overwhelmingly positive” rating on Steam currently, with over 70k reviews—95% of them being positive. And that’s just Steam.
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Considering howDD2is currently being received, the community is skeptical about how an open worldREgame could turn out.DD2is plagued withstutters and lags, even when running the game on high-end PCs.
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It’s important to note that the upcomingMHtitle,Monster Hunter Wilds, is already confirmed to be a full-blown open-world game.
If we’re gettingRE9made on the same engine, and we read into Dusk Golem’s info about games being released in 3’s, maybe we will actually get an open-worldREtitle.
What do you prefer: an open-world RE, a semi-open-world likeVillage, or a classic linear style? Let us know in the comments below!
Vibha Hegde
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Vibha is an avid gamer that has been writing about video games for several years. When they’re not complaining about the lack of a Bloodborne sequel or brushing up on the Yokoverse lore, Vibha is busy watching 3-hour video essays on horror games they’re too scared to play themselves.
