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Capcom Unveils First Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Footage

Developers frame the single-player title as a return to Raccoon City grounded in the “addictive fear” concept

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Overview

  • New footage from Capcom Spotlight demonstrates seamless switching between first-person and third-person views as Grace Ashcroft navigates the ruined corridors of Raccoon City.
  • Director Koshi Nakanishi describes “addictive fear” as the core horror mechanic focused on the catharsis of overcoming terror.
  • After experimenting with open-world and online formats, Capcom reverted to an offline, single-player design to meet fan expectations.
  • The narrative revisits Raccoon City 30 years after its destruction through the eyes of FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, daughter of Resident Evil: Outbreak’s Alyssa.
  • Requiem is scheduled to launch on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, serving as a eulogy to the series’ origins.