- Resident Evil Requiem will be released on February 27, 2026, on Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, and Xbox Series X/S.
- The game follows the story of Grace Ashcroft, who investigates her mother's mysterious death. However, Leon S. Kennedy will also be playable alongside Grace.
- Resident Evil Requiem will also allow players to freely choose between third-person and first-person perspectives.
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth game in the classic horror franchise from Capcom. The game will follow the story of Grace Ashcroft, alongside the legendary Leon S. Kennedy, as they return to Raccoon City. With the release date for the game already revealed, the community is buzzing with excitement. For every Resident Evil fan out there, here is a complete overview guide for Resident Evil Requiem, including its release date, gameplay details, and much more.
Resident Evil Requiem Release Date
Resident Evil Requiem will release on February 27, 2026. The game is set to become available on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S. March 2026 is also going to be the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise, making Resident Evil: Requiem a special sequel for Capcom. Other than that, Resident Evil Requiem pre-orders have gone live with additional goodies.
Everything You Need to Know About Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem is the latest installment in the mainline games of the Resident Evil franchise. This sequel will take players back to the infamous Raccoon City, which held the headquarters for the Umbrella company. This time, Grace Ashcroft, an FBI intelligence analyst, will take center stage as she investigates her mother’s death. But, she won’t be alone as Leon has also been confirmed as a playable character in Resident Evil Requiem.
Leon in Resident Evil Requiem was revealed during the latest trailer showcased at The Game Awards 2025. The trailer showed Leon in his classic look and revealed that he will be fully playable alongside Grace in RE9. Also, a new villain, Victor Gideon, was revealed during the trailer, and he joins the horrific, ghoulish creature revealed for Requiem before.
The gameplay will feature the classic survival horror of the genre that players are already familiar with. Alongside the familiar shoot-and-run combat, also expect a ton of investigations, puzzles, and resource management. What’s more is that Resident Evil Requiem will let you switch between first and third-person views, allowing players to choose how they want to experience the horrors of Raccoon City.
So, that’s everything you need to know about Resident Evil Requiem. If you have any further questions, ask us in the comments section below.
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