Resident Evil Requiem is Capcom's single-player survival horror game, released on 27 February 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. It is set in October 2026, 28 years after the destruction of Raccoon City. You alternate between two protagonists: Grace Ashcroft, an FBI intelligence analyst investigating the deaths of Raccoon City survivors, and Leon S. Kennedy, a DSO agent who is suffering from Raccoon City Syndrome. The villains include former Umbrella scientist Victor Gideon.
The two characters play differently. Grace's chapters are survival horror: limited inventory slots, sneaking and hiding, and throwing glass bottles to distract enemies. Leon's chapters are more action-oriented, with firearms, takedowns, more plentiful resources and a hatchet with limited durability that can parry attacks. Grace's chapters default to first person and Leon's to third person, but either can be played in either perspective. Locations include the Wrenwood Hotel, the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center and the ruins of Raccoon City.
Critics were very positive: Metacritic lists 89 on PS5, 92 on PC, 93 on Xbox Series X and 90 on Switch 2 (checked 12 October 2026). Capcom reported it as the fastest-selling Resident Evil game, with five million copies sold in five days and eight million by July 2026.
You switch between Grace Ashcroft (survival horror) and Leon S. Kennedy (action), each with their own pacing, tools and default camera.
The Girl is a giant mutant that is immune to normal damage and must be brought into the light to be hurt. Lighters and flashlights help you see but attract her.
Leon carries a hatchet with limited durability that can parry attacks, plus firearms, takedowns and a briefcase inventory.
On Standard (Classic) and Insanity difficulties, saving at a typewriter needs an ink ribbon.
Release facts, mechanics and boss details on this page were checked against these sources on 12 October 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.