What a pleasant surprise! At Summer Game Fest, Capcom unveiled a trailer and release date for Resident Evil 9: Requiem, scheduled for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. Return to Raccoon City for a blood-curdling episode on February 27, 2026.
Now that’s an announcement! Capcom created quite an event at the close of Summer Game Fest 2025 by unveiling Resident Evil 9: Requiem, the new opus in its famous survival-horror license. Developed on the RE ENGINE and published by Capcom, the game will be released on February 27, 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series. This episode marks a symbolic return to Raccoon City, the cradle of horror in the saga, and promises an original story anchored in the continuity of Resident Evil Outbreak.
Synopsis of Resident Evil Requiem:
“Requiem for the dead. Hell for the living. Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth game in the main Resident Evil series.
Prepare to escape death in an intense, blood-curdling experience. A new era of survival horror begins in 2026.Technological advances combined with the rich experience of the development team, give birth to a story with fascinating characters and a gameplay more immersive than ever“.
In Resident Evil Requiem, players take on the role of Grace Ashcroft, daughter of journalist Alyssa Ashcroft, who returns to Raccoon City eight years after her mother’s death. Described as an FBI agent, Grace evolves in an oppressive and threatening environment, mixing exploration, infiltration and survival. Capcom is announcing a more immersive experience than ever before, thanks to striking realism: ” realistic facial expressions, skin textures and even sweat droplets rendered with the utmost fidelity “, they explain. The team promises modernized gameplay, designed to take full advantage of the power of next-gen consoles.
The first trailer, over three minutes long, highlighted the game’s heavy atmosphere and the dangers lurking in the ruins of Raccoon City, including the RPD police station, well known to fans. Presented as a “new era of survival-horror”, Resident Evil Requiem seems to be moving towards a dark, visceral narrative. Capcom claims: ” technological advances combined with the rich experience of the development team give birth to a story with fascinating characters and gameplay that’s more immersive than ever “.
Trailer for Resident Evil Requiem:
Finally, a first playable version of Resident Evil Requiem is expected at Gamescom 2025. Until then, fans can follow the official announcements and prepare for a harrowing return to the ruins of the saga’s most iconic city.
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