Capcom has announced that the new game in the Resident Evil franchise, titled Resident Evil Requiem, will be released on February 27, 2026, and will be available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and the new Nintendo Switch 2. This title follows a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, who is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, a character who appeared in Resident Evil Outbreak. Additionally, there is a possibility that Leon S. Kennedy, one of the most iconic characters in the saga, will also be involved in the story.
A game with which they want to continue the legacy of the franchise
In a recent interview, producer Masato Kumazawa confirmed that there will be no playable demo version prior to the game’s release. Despite the desire of many players to try Resident Evil Requiem before its launch, the development team is focused on ensuring that the final product meets the high quality standards that fans expect. “We have no plans to release a demo,” Kumazawa stated, highlighting the team’s dedication to finishing the game.
One of the community’s concerns was whether new players would need to have played Resident Evil Outbreak to understand the plot of Requiem. Kumazawa assured that this will not be necessary, as the narrative has been designed to be accessible to both those who have not played the previous title and veterans of the saga. “We made sure that both players who have not played Outbreak and those who have can enjoy it to the fullest,” Kumazawa commented.
Resident Evil Requiem is shaping up to be one of the great survival horrors of 2025, and anticipation is growing as its release approaches. Franchise fans are eager to dive into the new story and discover the challenges that Grace Ashcroft will face in a release that promises to terrify and captivate in equal measure.
