Key Highlights:
- Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) launches 27 February 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Introduces new protagonist Grace Ashcroft in a return to a ruined Raccoon City.
- Capcom promises a bold tonal shift, with cinematic action layered atop survival horror.
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Capcom has officially unveiled Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline entry in the survival horror franchise, during Summer Game Fest 2025.
Releasing on February 27th 2026, the game is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Resident Evil Requiem Reveal Trailer
The trailer sets the tone for what host Geoff Keighley described as a “bold shift” for the series, blending cinematic action with its survival horror roots.
The debut trailer introduces Grace Ashcroft, an FBI technical analyst who is drawn back to the site of her mother’s murder while investigating a string of unsettling deaths.
The narrative hints at deep psychological layers, with Grace seen restrained and confronted by an ominous voice calling her “the one I’ve been searching for… special one. Chosen one.”
Though unconfirmed, many fans speculate that Grace is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, the journalist featured in Resident Evil Outbreak. Grace may not be the only playable character. Familiar names such as Leon Kennedy remain unconfirmed, leaving room for potential cameos or expanded perspectives.
Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield and Jill Valentine all have massive ties to Raccoon City from previous instalments. The story for RE9 appears to explore themes of identity, trauma, and legacy against the backdrop of biological horror.
Raccoon City in Ruin
The footage features sweeping shots of what looks to be the remnants of Raccoon City, long presumed vapourised following the events of Resident Evil 3 Nemesis.
The brief look at a collapsed RPD building adds weight to speculation that this will be the first open-world or semi-open-world RE experience, with players potentially exploring a sterilised yet still dangerous cityscape.
Capcom describes Resident Evil Requiem as the beginning of a “new era” for the series, combining technological advancements with the veteran team’s storytelling expertise.
While gameplay specifics remain under wraps, the trailer showcases sequences of high-stakes action interspersed with dread-filled exploration, suggesting a dual emphasis on immersion and adrenaline.
Expect a more cinematic pacing, with elaborate cutscenes and emotionally complex characters woven into the core gameplay loop.
Following the critical and commercial success of Resident Evil 4 Remake, which sold over 10 million copies and earned a GOTY nomination in 2023, Requiem carries significant momentum.
Teases of its existence go back a year, including a cryptic “IX” symbol spotted in a celebratory Capcom video earlier this spring.
Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will be playable at Gamescom 2025, offering fans a first hands-on look.
As the franchise enters its thirtieth year, RE Requiem looks poised to redefine what modern survival horror can be, not just in tone, but in scale, ambition, and emotional depth.