Capcom’s upcoming Resident Evil Requiem is shaping up to be one of the scariest entries in the long-running survival horror series. Set for release on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, the game returns to the ruins of Raccoon City approximately 30 years after its destruction.
Players step into the shoes of FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak. Grace lacks the combat experience of series veterans like Leon Kennedy, making her vulnerability a central element of the horror experience.
The Gamescom 2025 demo showcased both the first-person and third-person gameplay options. Players begin with Grace waking up strapped to a gurney in the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center. After freeing herself, she must navigate dark corridors while searching for a fuse to open a gate leading to safety – a classic Resident Evil puzzle setup.
What truly elevates the terror is the game’s stalker enemy – a towering monster that hunts Grace throughout the facility. Unlike previous Resident Evil pursuers, this creature has a distinct weakness: bright ceiling lights cause it visible pain and force it to retreat. This mechanic reframes “safe rooms” as strategic refuges rather than absolute sanctuaries.
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The creature’s movement patterns add another layer of dread, as it travels through ceiling ducts and vents, creating disturbing sounds that signal its approach. Players must use sound discipline and environmental awareness to survive, throwing bottles as distractions and manipulating light switches to navigate safely past danger zones.
Both gameplay perspectives offer unique terror experiences. In third-person mode, players see Grace’s vulnerable stumbling animations when fleeing. The ability to switch between perspectives on the fly gives players control over how they experience the horror.
Early hands-on impressions consistently compare Requiem’s fear factor favorably to Resident Evil 7, which is widely considered the series’ scariest entry. The oppressive lighting, methodical pacing, and the unpredictability of the stalker encounters create what multiple outlets describe as “RE7-level dread.”
With its return to Raccoon City, connection to Outbreak through a location connection to Outbreak (Rhodes Hill), and focus on powerlessness and vulnerability, Resident Evil Requiem appears poised to deliver the kind of genuine horror experience that made Resident Evil 7 such a pivotal entry in the franchise when it releases next February.