Resident Evil 8: 7 Brand New Leaks & Rumours You Need To Know

3. It Might End Up Being A Spin-Off

Although it's being referred to as Resident Evil 8, and apparently focuses on plot threads left dangling by the last mainline sequel, rumours suggest that Capcom might go down the spin-off route with their next game. Resident Evil 2 has no doubt put them in a bit of a tough spot: it's clear audiences are hungry for the "classic" Resi experience, and a grand return to that style in an original context with 8 would no doubt be good business.

Still, it would be a shame for the innovative new vision 7 brought to the table to not get another chance at establishing itself. That game was a great step forward but it still had its problems, and it would be disappointing if Capcom didn't get the opportunity to nail this formula with a proper sequel.

That said, by spinning the game off into its own sub-series (perhaps just using the 'Biohazard' subtitle the last game used, even if that might cause a bit of confusion overseas), Capcom might be able to enjoy the best of both worlds, allowing the first-person games to get more experimental while pleasing fans by making 8 a more conventional experience.