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Resident Evil Requiem Will Feature Characters From Past Games, But Don’t “Over Hype It” Says Producer


Despite it just being months away, we still know surprisingly little about Resident Evil Requiem. We’ve only seen a handful of short gameplay clips, and know the game introduces the brand new protagonist, FBI Agent Grace Ashcroft.





There’s already some connection to the series’ past in Requiem, as Grace is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, a character from the PS2 title Resident Evil Outbreak. But it also seems like we will definitely see more past characters appear, according to the game’s producer, Masato Kumazawa.





In an interview with Well Played, Kumazawa was asked if we might see other characters from Outbreak appear. His answer was, “I would say that yes, there are going to be some characters from the past series to come in, but don’t over-expect or hype.”





That’s obviously a little vague, and Kumazawa adds just a little more by saying, “We can’t promise you anything about that, but the only thing I can say is that... Read more

Resident Evil Requiem won’t repeat Monster Hunter Wilds' technical blunders, Capcom say

I’ve moaned plenty about the technical and performance woes that Monster Hunter Wilds inflicted upon itself, and only seems committed to remedying at a glacial pace. Yet on the possibility of future RE Engine-powered games suffering the same fate, even I haven’t been as worried as certain Capcom investors, who recently extracted an assurance from the developer-publisher that upcoming horror sequel Resident Evil Requiem will arrive in better shape.


During a conference call to discuss fiscal earnings and other businessy matters – the official transcript is here, translated from the original Japanese – Capcom were asked if there was "a risk that Resident Evil Requiem will experience technical issues similar to those seen with Monster Hunter Wilds." The response: nah mates, probably not.


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Capcom Announces Resident Evil Requiem Will Get a Switch 2 Pro Controller and Amiibo on Launch


Capcom is delivering everything it can for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Resident Evil Requiem, including a special Amiibo and a Switch 2 Pro controller on launch.





Preorders for the latest Resident Evil Requiem are now live (on Halloween, no less), and Capcom has released a bunch of information regarding the game’s release versions and what comes with each version, including the Nintendo Switch 2. The company also revealed it will release a Resident Evil Requiem-flavoured Switch 2 Pro controller and the first-ever Resident Evil Amiibo compatible with Nintendo consoles. 








The first-ever Resident Evil amiibo is on its way with the announcement of Requiem coming to Nintendo, and it will portray the Requiem protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. The amiibo is due out in summer 2026, and fan speculation has wandered around whether Leon will be playable in Requiem or not, so fans are wondering if a Leon amiibo is also under wraps. The new Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller will run... Read more

Launching on Feb 27, 2026! Pre-order now! Also info on pre-order bonus!

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Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

Set roughly 30 years after the Raccoon City incident, the biological disaster that shook the world, Resident Evil Requiem follows Grace as she comes face to face with the past, while fighting to survive the horrors that now surround her.

Gameplay allows you to freely switch between first and third-person views in a way that suits your playstyle, making it a great entry point for those new to the Resident Evil series.


Along with the Standard Edition, there will be a Deluxe Edition packed with additional content! Plus, get the Grace's Costume: Apocalypse pre-order bonus when you pre-order either edition!



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Resident Evil Requiem Will Reportedly Focus On Action For Leon’s Gameplay


New Resident Evil Requiem leaks revealed multiple timelines, and most of Leon S. Kennedy’s gameplay will primarily focus on action.





Rumours continue to circulate the upcoming zombie-horror Capcom game, as its main character returns to Raccoon City. New Resident Evil Requiem leaks revealed multiple timelines, and most of Leon S. Kennedy’s gameplay will primarily focus on action. Additionally, it has been said that players will feature multiple playable characters, with Leon being one of them. Capcom has not confirmed this game feature, but one insider provided more information about Leon’s gameplay expected in the game.





A new post by DuskGolem on X (formerly Twitter) states that “most (but not all) of Leon’s gameplay is set in 2020, while most (but not all) of Grace Ashcroft’s gameplay is set in 2028.” Moreover, the insider states that Leon will have “greyed hair” in Resident Evil Requiem and his gameplay will have “more action-focus BUT will be... Read more