The June 6, 2025 Capcom Spotlight showcase included a first look at gameplay footage from Resident Evil Requiem, along with insights from the development team on the game's familiar setting and new protagonist. Resident Evil Requiem is slated to launch on February 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and players now have more details on how the upcoming entry in the hit survival horror franchise is taking a step in a new direction while remaining loyal to series staples.
Considered by many to be one of the best survival horror game franchises of all time, Resident Evil has seen a number of unique characters introduced in key settings over the years. From the Spencer Mansion to Raccoon City to Castle Dimitrescu, players have seen the world of Resident Evil expand across the globe. Looking to redirect the game back to its roots while introducing new elements, Resident Evil Requiem has finally shown audiences what awaits in the next entry in the hit franchise.
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Resident Evil Requiem unveiled a first look at official gameplay featuring the new protagonist Grace Ashcroft. Grace is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, who first appeared in Resident Evil Outbreak. According to the development team, Grace is an introvert who is easily scared, and this will play into how audiences experience the game through her eyes. The core theme of Resident Evil Requiem is "addictive fear," and Grace's gentle nature combined with the horrors of her surroundings aim to bring that concept to life. Grace will be exploring a desolate Raccoon City 30 years after it was destroyed by a missile strike, marking a massive time jump from previous entries set in the iconic location. The developers note that Raccoon City in Resident Evil is just as significant as the characters themselves, and they wanted to create a requiem, or eulogy, experience with a return to this spot.
Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay and Creators' Message
The Capcom Spotlight included snippets of gameplay footage from Resident Evil Requiem, including both first-person and third-person perspectives. Players will be able to freely swap between the two camera views in Resident Evil Requiem, with the creators remarking that first-person is better for horror and third-person is better for action-oriented players. Fans can also spot a sneak peek at some of the creatures that Grace will have to avoid while making her way through the ruins of Raccoon City, which itself is showcased with a number of interior shots. Leon Kennedy was briefly mentioned, with the team stating he was not an ideal protagonist due to his fearlessness, though audiences are hoping this is a bit of misdirection and that he will appear as a minor character in Resident Evil Requiem.
Audience hype continues to rise ahead of Resident Evil Requiem's launch in 2026. Many are hoping that Grace will join the ranks of the most iconic Resident Evil characters and that Raccoon City will be just as fun yet terrifying to explore, with only months remaining until all is revealed in Resident Evil Requiem.
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