Capcom Schedules Resident Evil Showcase for Jan 15, 2026

Capcom has scheduled a dedicated Resident Evil showcase for January 15, 2026, offering fans new gameplay footage and updates on the upcoming title Resident Evil Requiem. The 12-minute event will stream at 2 p.m. Pacific Time on YouTube and Twitch, equivalent to 10 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time.

Resident Evil Requiem, the latest entry in the long-running survival horror series, is set for release on February 27, 2026, across platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed and published by Capcom using the RE Engine, the game carries an ESRB Mature rating for intense violence, blood and gore, strong language, and in-game purchases. It features dual protagonists: Grace Ashcroft, the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from the spin-off Resident Evil Outbreak, and the returning fan-favorite agent Leon S. Kennedy.

A recent teaser trailer highlights key gameplay elements. Grace is shown examining Leon's handgun before aiming and firing at approaching zombies. In parallel scenes, Leon dodges a chainsaw-wielding enemy and counters with a new tomahawk, emphasizing more action-oriented sequences in his segments. These portions may include open-world...