Overview

• Director Koshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazawa said the hooded figure seen in trailers is a newly created character, not a returning Resident Evil icon.
• Capcom continues to present Grace Ashcroft as the lead, with prior comments describing Leon S. Kennedy as a poor fit for the series’ intended horror tone.
• Nakanishi said boss encounters will prioritize problem solving and expanding routes in confined spaces over flashy gun-focused action.
• Grace is designed to begin fearful and under-equipped before becoming more capable as the story progresses, reflecting a classic Resident Evil arc.
• Nakanishi described his pacing approach as consistent with his work on Resident Evil 7, and the game remains slated for February 27, 2026.