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Resident Evil Requiem Unveils Grace’s Origin in Gamescom Trailer With Alyssa Ashcroft’s Return

Set three decades after Raccoon City’s outbreak, the ninth mainline entry follows an FBI analyst drawn back by unresolved trauma.

Overview

  • Capcom’s new Gamescom footage focuses on Grace Ashcroft’s backstory and confirms Outbreak reporter Alyssa Ashcroft as her mother.
  • The trailer centers on a tense hotel flashback that forces Grace and Alyssa to flee, setting up the investigation that follows.
  • A playable demo is available on the Gamescom show floor for attendees.
  • Resident Evil Requiem is slated for February 27, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
  • Players can switch between first- and third-person viewpoints as Capcom frames the game as a return to survival-horror.