Overview

• Capcom unveiled the first in-engine footage of Resident Evil Requiem, showing FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft navigating dark corridors with seamless first- and third-person perspective switching.
• Director Koshi Nakanishi described the core concept as “addictive fear,” aiming to replicate the catharsis of confronting and overcoming terror.
• Set 30 years after the Raccoon City outbreak, the title “Requiem” serves as a eulogy to characters affected by Umbrella’s legacy and marks a milestone in the series.
• Developers confirmed Leon S. Kennedy was considered but ultimately ruled out as protagonist to preserve the horror tone, introducing an introverted Grace Ashcroft as the lead.
• A playable demo is slated for Gamescom 2025 as Resident Evil Requiem heads toward its February 27, 2026 launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.