Resident Evil Requiem’s release date brings us a fresh entry in Capcom’s acclaimed survival horror series, promising to both evolve its modern formula and take us back to a very familiar place. Also known as Resident Evil 9, the title is likely to dial up the horror, asking us to return to Raccoon City, where we witness the devastation that followed the now-iconic outbreak and, perhaps, uncover a new threat.
RE9 introduces a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst sent to investigate a body plagued by a mysterious disease that was found inside the abandoned Wrenwood Hotel – the place where her mother was murdered eight years ago. This setup allows for revelations both personal and far-reaching, as Capcom teases “uncovering the hidden truth behind the outbreak in Raccoon City.”
Resident Evil Requiem Release Date
Resident Evil Requiem’s release date was confirmed as part of its official unveiling during 2025’s Summer Games Fest livestream. It is currently slated to occur on February 27, 2026.
- Resident Evil Requiem release date: February 27, 2026
Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay
Although Capcom hasn’t spoken at length about Resident Evil 9’s gameplay, it has revealed one major difference between this entry in the series and its predecessors.
Resident Evil Requiem allows us to freely switch between the first and third-person perspective as we venture through Raccoon City.
The series did, of course, rely on a third-person perspective before Resident Evil 7 gave the series a much-needed shake-up. Having both available as a part of RE9’s gameplay at launch is bound to please fans of both the older and newer games.
We also know that Resident Evil 9 continues to focus on the “series’ classic survival horror through combat, investigations, puzzles, and resource management.”
Its first trailer includes shots of dark, narrow corridors, intricate interiors, as well as exterior areas that showcase the devastation Raccoon City suffered, and there is a good chance that we’ll get to experience all of them in some capacity.
RE9 will very likely pit us against human and monstrous opponents. Its trailer lacked any major reveals, but did give us a glimpse at the silhouettes of what could be one of the main human baddies as well as a large, lumbering monster with a decidedly unnerving smile.
We’d also wager 10 Umbrella Dollars that some sort of dangerous virus is also involved, enhancing these foes.
Resident Evil Requiem Price and Platforms
Resident Evil Requiem’s release date sees the survival horror game launching simultaneously on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Its price has yet to be announced, but we expect its standard version to cost somewhere between $60 and $80 or your regional equivalent.
Resident Evil Requiem Trailer
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