Capcom has confirmed is officially in development, with director Koshi Nakanishi set to direct the upcoming title. The news was confirmed during the showcase, where Nakanishi appeared to hype up the future of the series. “It was difficult to figure out what to do after ” Nakanishi said.

“But I found it, and to be honest, it feels substantial. I can’t share any details yet, but I hope you’re excited for the day I can.” This brief update was relatively light, but that hasn’t stopped enthusiasm for the next .

Fans of the franchise have been waiting for an update for several years now, only partially tided over by DLC and updates for , and the excellent remake of . While Capcom continues to release new games and updates for fans, it’s contending with an insatiable appetite for more. What do we know about For now, not much is known about .

We don’t even know if the next will officially have a numeral – there’s plenty of franchise spin-offs and non-numbered entries. Leaker Dusk Golem / AestheticGamer that could be on track for release in early 2025, but their record for accurate leaks is relatively spotty – so that window should be taken with a grain of salt. Rumours about the game being open world should also be treated with earned skepticism.

Beyond these claims, there are few rumours about . It could be that work on the game is still in its early stages, or that Capcom is running a much tighter ship than usual. Whenever news around the next arrives, it wi.