Release Date: February 27, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem marks the ninth mainline entry in Capcom's legendary survival horror franchise and one of the most ambitious chapters in its 30-year history. Set 30 years after the catastrophic destruction of Raccoon City, this groundbreaking sequel reunites series icon Leon S. Kennedy with exciting newcomer Grace Ashcroft—FBI analyst and daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak—as they unravel a sinister conspiracy that leads them back to the franchise's most iconic and nightmarish location. Announced at Summer Game Fest 2025 to thunderous reception and added to over 1 million wishlists within hours, Resident Evil Requiem boldly bridges the atmospheric first-person horror of RE7 and Village with the cinematic third-person action of the acclaimed RE2, RE3, and RE4 remakes.

Built on Capcom's legendary RE Engine—now featuring the franchise's first-ever native path tracing technology—this generation-defining horror masterpiece seamlessly blends two fundamentally different gameplay styles into one cohesive, terrifying experience. Director Akifumi Nakanishi has described the game as "scarier than Resident Evil Village," delivering an experience that respects series tradition while charting bold new territory with dual protagonists, switchable camera perspectives, and a hauntingly reimagined Raccoon City.

The Dual Protagonist Experience

Grace Ashcroft – The New Face of Fear

As Grace Ashcroft, players experience claustrophobic, nerve-shredding survival horror that channels the best of RE7 and Resident Evil 2's Mr. X encounters.

• Navigate as an FBI analyst with limited combat experience, creating genuine vulnerability and overwhelming tension throughout every encounter

• Survive pursuit by a terrifying, relentless monster that stalks Grace through walls and ceilings with horrifying unpredictability

• Use glass bottles found throughout the environment to distract the creature and create precious moments of escape

• Illuminate pitch-black environments with a lighter—but beware, as its glow attracts the monster's deadly attention

• Experience Grace's sections in first-person perspective for maximum claustrophobic immersion and heart-pounding jump scares

Leon S. Kennedy – The Legend Returns

After years away, Leon S. Kennedy makes his triumphant return to provide both narrative answers and gameplay relief from Grace's terrifying stealth segments.

• Engage in action-focused, multi-enemy combat using both firearms and melee techniques against hordes of zombies and monstrous creatures

• Wield Leon's signature hatchet as a melee weapon with limited durability for parrying incoming enemy attacks

• Pick up and use enemy weapons against them for tactical improvisation in chaotic combat scenarios

• Experience Leon's sections in third-person perspective by default, providing superior environmental awareness during intense firefights

• Access more combat tools and resources, offering a strategic "break" from Grace's horror-focused gameplay loop

Revolutionary Camera System

• Switch between first-person and third-person at any time, regardless of which protagonist you're controlling

• Grace's segments feel most immersive in first-person while Leon's frantic combat benefits from third-person awareness

• The dual-perspective system represents the most significant gameplay evolution in the series since RE4's over-the-shoulder camera

Key Features

Return to Raccoon City

• Revisit the franchise's most iconic location, recreated with stunning next-generation detail through the RE Engine's path tracing technology

• Explore reimagined versions of legendary locations including the Raccoon City Police Department from RE2 and RE3

• Uncover 30 years of secrets buried beneath the city's ruins in a narrative that connects past and present in shocking ways

RE Engine Next-Gen Technology

• Experience the first Resident Evil game with native path tracing support, delivering photorealistic lighting, shadows, and reflections that push horror visuals to unprecedented heights

• Benefit from NVIDIA DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation for incredibly fast, high-fidelity PC performance

• Access GeForce NOW cloud gaming at launch for cutting-edge graphics without hardware limitations

Ink Ribbons Return

• The beloved classic save system makes a triumphant comeback, adding meaningful tension to every exploration session

• Manage your ink ribbon supply strategically, making every save feel earned and every death feel consequential

Nintendo Switch 2 Optimizations

• Enjoy gyroscope-based precision aiming using Joy-Con 2 controllers for an intuitive portable horror experience

• Experience Raccoon City's nightmare with optimized performance and visual fidelity on Nintendo's latest hardware

• Launches day-and-date alongside PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions 

Exclusive Partnerships & Collaborations

• Porsche Collaboration: Exclusive in-game Porsche content

• Hamilton Watches: Luxury timepiece collaboration adding stylish in-game accessories

PlayStation 5 Exclusive Features

Native PS5 Performance:

• 4K resolution at 60 FPS as standard

• Full DualSense haptic feedback—feel the texture of zombies grabbing and biting your arm through the controller

• Adaptive triggers that dynamically adjust resistance depending on weapon type, making every firearm feel uniquely realistic

• Gun reload vibrations and audio triggered directly through the controller's microphone for authentic tactile feedback

• Puzzle interactions enhanced through vibrations—feel the clattering of gems inside a spinning box as you solve environmental puzzles

PS5 Pro Enhancements:

• Ray tracing ON: 4K resolution at 60 FPS with full ray tracing

• Ray tracing OFF: Dynamic 90-120 FPS on VRR displays for ultra-smooth horror gameplay

• Capcom spent extensive time optimizing frame rates, with the director noting "going back to 60 FPS felt a bit lacking"