US EditionCapcom’s 12-minute showcase proves Resident Evil Requiem is worth the wait: here are my five key takeaways
- On Thursday night, Capcom unveiled Resident Evil Requiem during its Resident Evil Showcase, confirming its release on 27 February 2026 for Windows PC, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, and Switch 2.
- The game’s structure lets players swap perspectives for either character, with Resident Evil Requiem pairing fast-action Leon sections in third person and slower Grace segments in first person.
- Director Koshi Nakanishi revealed zombies that retain human elements like a chef and maid, a crafting system using infected blood, and Leon’s massive gun handed to Grace plus his hatchet for melee.
- Beyond gameplay, Capcom highlighted collaborations with Porsche and Hamilton, watchmaker, with 2,000 watches limited, plus a digital deluxe edition featuring costumes, weapon skins, and a Grace pre-order costume.
- Footage focused on interiors, leaving questions about outdoor sections; Capcom flagged 30th anniversary concert plans for March 22, and the final pre-launch showcase status remains unclear ahead of Nintendo and Sony livestreams.
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Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Confirms Dual Playstyles With Leon And Grace
Capcom shared a new look at Resident Evil Requiem during its recent Resident Evil Showcase. The footage focused on gameplay featuring Leon S. Kennedy and offered a better idea of how the game will play ahead of its February 27 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Leon Joins As The Second Playable Character Resident Evil Requiem was first revealed with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft as its main character, with Capcom h…
During the past Resident Evil Showcase, Capcom revealed new game sequences from Resident Evil Requiem, additional details on the unique collaboration with Porsche, the announcement of a collaboration with the renowned world-renowned Hamilton watch brand, the availability of the game at GeForce NOW on the day of launch, as well as information on the latest DLSS 4 technology and NVIDIA path-tracking, leading to the world premiere of Resident Evil …
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