“Resident Evil Requiem” Just Dropped at Summer Game Fest 2025—And Yeah, It Looks Bonkers
LOS ANGELES, CA – June 7, 2025 — Okay, so Capcom finally stopped being all mysterious and actually showed off Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest. Not gonna lie, the reveal was wild—big dramatic finish, people freaking out, Twitter melting down, you know the deal. Mark your calendars: February 27, 2026. That’s when this thing lands on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
End of an Era? Or the Start of Something Crazier?
Capcom’s hyping Requiem as a “bold shift,” and from the looks of it, they aren’t just slapping another number on the box. We’re talking next-level survival horror. The RE Engine’s doing some serious heavy lifting here—fancy graphics, blockbuster vibes, the whole shebang. Apparently, it’s gonna hit harder emotionally and scare you stupid. Like, “don’t play with the lights off” scary.
The name “Requiem” isn’t just for spooky effect. Capcom’s hinting this is the end of the storyline that’s been running since the OG Resident Evil, but also, surprise, it’s a “new beginning.” Classic Capcom, never just one thing at a time.
Meet Grace Ashcroft: New Kid, Same Nightmares
So, the trailer gives us Grace Ashcroft—a brainy FBI tech analyst with baggage and some serious family secrets. The Ashcroft name? Yeah, that’s ringing bells for diehards; rumor mill says she’s Alyssa Ashcroft’s kid (remember her from Outbreak?). Anyway, Grace is heading back into the ruins of Raccoon City, poking around the creepy Remwood Hotel, chasing after all kinds of ghosts—literal and otherwise. Looks like Mom’s fate is tangled up in whatever fresh hell is brewing.
Leon’s Back, Baby
Don’t worry, purists—Leon S. Kennedy is in this and not just for a quick “hey, remember me?” moment. Word is, you’ll be playing as Leon even more than Grace. Capcom kept him in the background for the trailer, probably just to mess with us and build the hype. Mission accomplished.
Next-Level Scares Incoming
Alright, Capcom’s flexing hard on the visuals this time. We’re talking sweat beads, freaky real faces, skin that looks a little too alive. Basically, they want your nightmares to have 4K resolution. Gameplay? Think RE7 and Village—so, nerve-wracking horror with just enough action to keep your heart rate in the danger zone. It’s not totally open world (settle down, everyone), but the maps are supposed to be way bigger and more open for exploring and getting lost. Or eaten.
When Can You Freak Out?
First demo’s dropping at Gamescom 2025 in August, so if you’re lucky enough to get hands-on, congrats. The rest of us? Gotta hold out until February 27, 2026, and hope our nerves survive that long.
So yeah, Capcom’s promising a “terrifying new era.” Big talk. The only question now: You gonna make it through the Requiem, or need a change of pants?