Dataminer Finds Tracks Hinting at Mercenaries Mode in Resident Evil Requiem

A dataminer has uncovered unused music tracks in the files of Resident Evil Requiem, fueling speculation that Capcom plans to add the popular Mercenaries mode as upcoming downloadable content for the survival horror game.

Social media user SYRKOV shared the discovery over the weekend on X, formerly Twitter, posting audio clips of several tracks extracted from the game's backend. "I was digging through Resident Evil Requiem files and found something that could be related to future extra mode Mercenaries. Here's some of the tracks I found," SYRKOV wrote, including instructions for others to access the files. The tracks, which remain unused in the current version of the game, feature high-tempo rhythms and distinctive ticking clock sounds, elements reminiscent of the time-limited challenges in Mercenaries mode.

Released in February for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, Resident Evil Requiem follows protagonist Grace Ashcroft and returning character Leon S. Kennedy as they navigate a zombie-infested Raccoon City. The game has received praise for its balance of tension and action, though some players have noted limited replayability after completing the main...