Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem is Capcom’s ninth mainline Resident Evil title, released on February 27, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The campaign pairs Grace Ashcroft’s survival-horror tension with Leon S. Kennedy’s more action-heavy play style, while allowing first-person and third-person perspectives. Capcom’s June 25, 2026 title update added the additional minigame “Leon Must Die Forever,” which unlocks after completing the story, alongside fixes and difficulty adjustments. The confirmed central lead is Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy. The current project context is Ninth mainline Resident Evil title.

Latest update

Capcom lists a June 25, 2026 Resident Evil Requiem Title Update as the latest news item on the official site. The update page says the additional minigame “Leon Must Die Forever” was added and unlocks automatically after completing the story. The current update notes also list minor fixes and reduced difficulty for Forever - Rank 1 and Forever - Rank 2.

Latest update content: Leon Must Die Forever minigame and fixes.

Release date and status

Platforms and availability

The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. PC storefronts include Steam and Epic Games Store, with GeForce NOW support also listed in Capcom’s platform information. Capcom’s product information lists all four current platforms as available.

Gameplay overview

Requiem uses two protagonists with different tones. Grace Ashcroft’s sections emphasize survival horror, vulnerability, investigation, and resource pressure, while Leon S. Kennedy brings a more action-heavy combat style. Players can switch between first-person and third-person perspectives. Combat, exploration, puzzle solving, limited resources, and enemy encounters shift in intensity between the two protagonists.

Supported perspectives: First-person and Third-person.

Story, setting, or main mode

Grace Ashcroft is drawn into an investigation connected to a mysterious death and the abandoned Wrenwood Hotel, while Leon S. Kennedy’s path intersects with the wider crisis. The story reconnects the series with Raccoon City and its legacy decades after the original catastrophe, combining new characters and locations with one of Resident Evil’s defining settings. The named protagonists are Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy. Series position: Ninth mainline Resident Evil title.

The playable lead or central cast includes Grace Ashcroft and Leon S.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

The gallery shows Grace, Leon, survival-horror spaces, action sequences, and the darker presentation of Capcom’s ninth mainline Resident Evil game.

The still shows Resident Evil Requiem promotional material from the official Resident Evil Showcase video.

Named media items include Resident Evil Showcase promotional still, Road to Requiem promotional still, and Resident Evil Requiem second trailer still.

Developer and publisher

Resident Evil Requiem is developed and published by Capcom. It continues the mainline Resident Evil series while splitting its campaign between survival-horror and action-focused protagonist styles.

Download and availability

The game is sold on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. PC buyers can use Steam or Epic Games Store. The current Steam listing requires Windows 11 64-bit, DirectX 12, 16 GB RAM in both minimum and recommended configurations, and an SSD.

System / Device Requirements

The Steam listing requires Windows 11 64-bit and 16 GB RAM. Minimum hardware starts at a Core i5-8500 or Ryzen 5 3500 with GTX 1660 6 GB or RX 5500 XT 8 GB-class graphics. The recommended tier rises to a Core i7-8700 or Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 2060 Super 8 GB or RX 6600 8 GB-class graphics. An SSD is required.

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