Resident Evil Requiem Set for 2026 Release

Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline entry in the long-running survival horror series, promises a dual-protagonist experience that alternates between high-octane action and tense stealth, set for release on February 27, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

The game unfolds at the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center, a sprawling Victorian-style medical facility reminiscent of classic Resident Evil locales like the Spencer Mansion or Raccoon City Police Department. Players control veteran agent Leon S. Kennedy, a Division of Security Operations operative, and newcomer Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst investigating her mother's murder. The story begins with Leon arriving at the center on an invitation from Dr. Victor Gideon, a former Umbrella virologist, only for the facility to lock down amid an outbreak of infected staff and patients. Grace, already trapped inside, crosses paths with Leon early on, though the duo is quickly separated, forcing them to navigate the chaos independently while their actions influence each other's progress.

Gameplay shifts seamlessly between the characters, with Leon's sections emphasizing...