Summer Game Fest 2025 dropped a spine-chilling teaser that sent gamers into a frenzy: Capcom pulled the curtain off Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline chapter in its legendary survival horror saga. Unveiled with a gut-punching cinematic trailer and locked in for February 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, this fresh installment is gunning to shake up the franchise while keeping its creepy soul intact.
Capcom pulled off a masterful reveal during the Summer Game Fest showcase, initially teasing fans with a cryptic message from executive producer Jun Takeuchi. “Now, about the latest Resident Evil game you’ve all been waiting for … bear with us a little longer, just a blink of an eye more, and it’ll be ready,” Takeuchi said, accompanied by nostalgic imagery like the Raccoon City Police Department typewriter and the “Welcome to Raccoon City” sign. Moments later, the event closed with a trailer that confirmed Resident Evil Requiem as the next evolution of the series, proving the wait was worth it.
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Set in a ravaged Raccoon City, years after its destruction at the end of Resident Evil 3, the game introduces a fresh protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, an FBI technical analyst investigating a string of bizarre deaths linked to an “unidentified disease” that grotesquely disfigures its victims. You step into the shoes of Grace, daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak, navigating a rotting urban hellscape that’s both eerily familiar and freakishly fresh.
Capcom’s pitching Requiem as a tightrope walk between old-school survival horror and something punchier, leaning into “high-stakes cinematic action.” That means you’ll still be sweating over every bullet and creeping through shadows, but expect slick, story-driven set pieces that crank the tension to eleven. It’s an environment that marries the series’ nail-biting resource scarcity with blockbuster moments that’ll stick with you.
Grace’s tale throws a personal wrench into the terror. She’s sent to analyze a corpse at the hotel where her mom died eight years back, only to spiral into a nightmare where she’s strung up upside down, with some shadowy creep whispering, “the chosen one.” This narrative thread ties into the series’ legacy while inviting newcomers with a fresh perspective. Capcom’s statement on its website underscores this: “Technological advancements combined with the development team’s depth of experience combine in a story with rich characters and gameplay that’s more immersive than ever before”.
Whispers about old favorites like Leon S. Kennedy making a comeback are swirling, but leaks hyping his starring role or a gothic horror tilt feel shakier now that Grace is front and center. Whether series vets like Leon, Claire Redfield, or Ada Wong pop up is still up in the air, but Grace’s spotlight makes Requiem a welcoming jump-in point for newbies.
As the franchise approaches its 30th anniversary in 2026, Resident Evil Requiem feels like both a celebration and a reinvention. Capcom’s ability to surprise fans with this reveal—after playfully trolling them with a “wait longer” tease—shows confidence in the project. Gamescom will offer the next glimpse, and if the trailer is any indication, it’s going to be a chilling ride.
