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Resident Evil Requiem Sets February Release and Gamescom Debut as Leaks Unveil Open-Level Design

The February 27, 2026 launch follows a Gamescom reveal on August 19, as leaks promise open-level exploration with vehicles.

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Overview

  • Capcom confirmed Requiem’s February 27, 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and announced a new trailer will premiere at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19 at 2 PM EDT.
  • Insider leaker Dusk Golem claims the game will include expansive open-level areas in Raccoon City and vehicles for traversal, but these features remain unverified until the Gamescom reveal.
  • Developers have retooled the RE Engine to deliver upgraded lighting, shadow and hair rendering, expanded environmental physics and AI that adapts dynamically to player actions.
  • Leaks suggest Leon S. Kennedy will return with combat mechanics inspired by The Last of Us Part II, potentially marking his final major playable role in the mainline series.
  • Reports indicate Requiem is designed to conclude Umbrella and Raccoon City storylines, tying up legacy arcs to clear the way for new directions in future Resident Evil titles.