Overview

• Capcom confirmed Resident Evil Requiem will launch on February 27, 2026 as the ninth mainline entry in the franchise.
• An in-game option allows players to switch between first- and third-person perspectives at any moment through the settings menu.
• Hands-on demos suggest first-person is the primary viewpoint for delivering maximum immersion and tension.
• New protagonist Grace Ashcroft, a hesitant FBI agent, is crafted to heighten vulnerability in the game’s claustrophobic, horror-driven environments.
• The development team is built around the concept of 'addicting fear' to compel players to explore every corner and amplify suspense throughout the experience.