During the Resident Evil Showcase, Capcom revealed the new gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem, alongside a series of announcements including prestigious collaborations with Porsche e Hamilton, day-one support for GeForce NOW and the integration of NVIDIA’s latest technologies such as DLSS 4 and path tracing, ahead of the global launch scheduled for 27 February 2026.
Resident Evil Requiem centres on two protagonists: Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst, and the legendary Leon S. Kennedy. The game presents a formula that blends intense action and survival horror, allowing players to switch at any time between a first-person perspective, designed to maximise immersion, and a third-person view, ideal for tackling more dynamic combat. Leon Kennedy stands out for his versatile combat style, combining firearms and close-quarters combat. Throughout the adventure, players investigate a series of suspicious deaths and can utilise new weapons such as an axe, along with timed parries, counterattacks using weapons snatched from enemies, such as a chainsaw, and spectacular finishing moves. Grace Ashcroft instead faces a true survival experience, beginning in a haunted asylum overrun by zombies. Limited resources and inventory management force difficult choices, compelling players to decide when to fight and when to avoid confrontations. Thanks to a special device, Grace can create objects using infected blood, opening up new strategies. Among the most iconic weapons stands the Requiem Assault Revolver, a powerful but rare resource to be used only in critical moments.
The zombies in Resident Evil Requiem display unsettling behaviours tied to their past lives. Some repeat obsessive actions, such as a chef who keeps cooking or a singer who won’t stop singing melodies, offering the player the chance to exploit these routines to outwit them with cunning. At the heart of the narrative also emerges the mysterious concept of Elpis, a thread that connects Grace’s past, the death of her mother Alyssa Ashcroft, and Leon’s story. It will be the player who must uncover the meaning of this enigma. On the difficulty front, the title offers multiple difficulty levels. The Casual mode provides aim assistance and greater leniency on errors, while the Standard Classic mode increases tension by introducing ink ribbons for saves when playing as Grace, making resource management and checkpoint handling a crucial part of the experience.
Resident Evil Requiem will be available from day one on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as on GeForce NOW, allowing you to play even on PC less powerful PCs via cloud gaming, subject to subscription to the service. On PC, the title will support the latest-generation NVIDIA technologies, with DLSS 4 to improve performance and path tracing for a more realistic visual experience, pushing lighting and reflections to a new level of quality.
Capcom has announced a collaboration with Hamilton, the historic watchmaker, which has created two models inspired by those worn by Leon and Grace in the game. The Khaki Field Auto Chrono dedicated to Leon and the Pan Europ Automatic for Grace will be available from 27 February 2026 in a limited edition of 2.000 pieces worldwide. Space is also given to the partnership with Porsche, which has created a Cayenne Turbo GT customised via advanced 3D printing. The vehicle, designed around the themes of performance and survival, will appear in the game as Leon’s official vehicle, becoming a true symbol of the experience.
Among the highlights from the Showcase are the 1/6 scale statues of Grace and Leon, available from autumn with various display options, and the celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil series, which will include orchestral Resident Evil Symphony of Legacy concerts in Japan, North America, and Europe. Resident Evil Requiem will be available in Standard and Deluxe editions, with the latter including exclusive costumes, weapon skins, screen filters, and numerous aesthetic bonuses. Pre-orders will include Grace’s special “Apocalypse” costume. For Nintendo Switch 2, a Resident Evil Generation Pack is also planned, featuring Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition, Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, and Resident Evil Requiem. On Epic Games Store, purchasing the game will grant Resident Evil-themed cosmetic items in Fortnite, including a Grace-themed outfit.
Among the special products arriving are also the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller in Resident Evil Requiem edition, the first official Amiibo of Resident Evil dedicated to Grace, scheduled for summer 2026, and the Premium Steelbook Edition, which will include the full game, Deluxe content, and an exclusive holographic card.
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