Capcom officially unveiled Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth major installment in their survival horror franchise, as the closing announcement at Summer Game Fest 2025. Set for release on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, the game promises to take the series in a bold new direction.
The reveal trailer introduced Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst investigating a case connected to her past and her mother’s murder. She becomes the new protagonist of the series, marking a fresh chapter for the franchise. The trailer shows Grace bound upside down in a dark room, with ominous scenes of familiar Raccoon City locations, including the destroyed police department.
Capcom describes Resident Evil Requiem as blending “deeply terrifying aspects of psychological horror with pulse-pounding action.” The game will feature what they call “cinematic high-stakes action,” suggesting a shift in gameplay style while maintaining the series’ horror elements.
The title “Requiem” hints at themes of finality, potentially serving as both a conclusion to current storylines and a starting point for the franchise’s future. This aligns with earlier rumors that suggested the game would be a “conclusion” while also setting up “new beginnings.”
Powered by Capcom’s RE Engine, the game promises “spine-chilling realism” with detailed character models featuring “lifelike facial expressions, realistic skin textures, and even high-fidelity sweat droplets.” This suggests a significant visual upgrade from previous entries.
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Players will have their first chance to experience Resident Evil Requiem at Gamescom in August 2025, where a playable demo will be available. This follows Capcom’s pattern of allowing hands-on time with their major releases well ahead of launch.
While Capcom has not yet announced pricing for Resident Evil Requiem, standard AAA game pricing is likely. System requirements for PC users remain unannounced, but given the game’s advanced visual fidelity, players can expect it to demand relatively powerful hardware.
The announcement comes after a period of anticipation from survival horror fans. The last new mainline entry was 2021’s Resident Evil Village, which followed 2017’s Resident Evil 7 Biohazard. Since then, Capcom released its remake of Resident Evil 4.
Resident Evil Requiem appears to be returning to the series’ horror foundations while evolving core concepts first introduced in the original game. The shift toward psychological horror over action suggests Capcom is refocusing on the fear factor that made the series famous.
The 2026 release date places the game near the franchise’s 30th anniversary, potentially making Resident Evil Requiem a milestone celebration of the series’ legacy while charting its future direction.