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With the next generation of video games, things are more aligned with the open-world genre than a linear narrative. The upcomingTomb RaiderandResident Evilgames could share the same fate. Popular titles likeCall of Dutytook the liberty to experiment by stepping outside their traditional approach. It turns out fans are comfortable with the linear storyline unless they are playingWarzone.
Capcom’s franchise switched their gameplay from third-person perspective (TPP) to first-person perspective (FPP) in 2017 withResident Evil 7,which was the first full-length game to use their in-house engine. None of theTRgames has done anything like that, nor has it explored open-world concepts before. However,Rise of the Tomb Raidercould be considered a symbiosis between an open-world and linear narrative.
Tomb Raider Being Open-World Doesn’t Sit Well with Fans
As rumors of the next installment in the series being open world surfaced over the internet, fans couldn’t help but express their feelings towards the genre.
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One user on social network Reddit called vandaljax is “tired of open world.” His interest lies in the depiction of a British woman running around in an Indian setting.
Commentbyu/KekanKokfrom discussioninGamingLeaksAndRumours
Another user, dubbed Nikkibraga, said he doesn’t have a beef with open-world games. It’s just the traversal mechanics that bug the user. The Redditor further added that a level-based design would be good.
A user named Act_of_God comments about checking out the minimap or a compass repeatedly in an open-world setting.
It wasn’t justTomb Raider;Resident Evil 9‘s topic also made it into the conversation. VisualPersona95 highlighted that both games are likely to take place in an open-world setting.
A noted leaker dubbed Dusk Golem shared the leak in March 2024 and said thatMonster Hunter WildandResident Evil 9are being built using the RE Engine.
(2/2) take on RE:3 & RE:4 for a remake initiative. 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.
— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1)June 14, 2025
Now the question only remains as to whether or not this idea actually takes fruition.
Maybe Developers Should Take Inspiration from Stellar Blade
Akin to the nextTomb Raidergame,the idea thatResident Evil 9will be an open-world gamedoesn’t sit well with the franchise’s fans. The concept does sit well with the fact that Capcom may pull off aGTAin Raccoon City, a fictional town in the universe.
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One fan believes that gamers cannot stand the kind of open-world games entering the market today.
Honestly today the games are so generic, anything clutter open world with 350 side missions to drag the gameplay to a point that the person can’t even stand it or look at the game anymore, I’m even afraid of what can happen with Resident Evil 9, a GTA in Racoon City?😂😂pic.twitter.com/P6F6ppYT42
— InfiniteGamingRuns (@InfiniteGamingR)August 05, 2025
If developers are thinking about an open-worldResident Evilgame, one fan suggests they take inspiration from Shift Up’sStellar Blade.
https://twitter.com/MercuryMachina/status/1786030856751968688
Open world concepts provide more autonomy to players in the gameplay, unlike most video games that have a linear narrative. However, recent instances of developers switching from linear stories to open-world settings highlight thatthey aren’t very well received by fans. If these series are to enter this setting, they must take this into consideration and offer an experience that appeals to their community.
How do you feel about these series both getting games in an open world setting? We would like to know your thoughts on the topic in the comments section below.
Anurag Batham
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Anurag Batham is a video games correspondent at FandomWire. With over two years of experience in writing for different industries, his past works show his passion for the metaverse and his awareness of the environment. He’s always playing with ideas to turn them into captivating stories.A gaming enthusiast who can prove it when you have a round of Call of Duty (COD) with him. And it may take more than a coffee with him if you are to talk to him about Marvel. One can find a reader in him who’s always keen to perfect what he already knows and to learn everything new.
