Capcom has officially launched Resident Evil Requiem, the latest mainline entry in the iconic survival horror franchise. The game introduces an interconnected narrative featuring two distinct protagonists, blending psychological horror with tactical action across major modern platforms.
Plot Summary and Dual Protagonists
The narrative unfolds in the American Midwest, where a body has surfaced at an abandoned hotel, marking the latest occurrence in a string of unexplained deaths across the United States. FBI intelligence analyst Grace Ashcroft is assigned to investigate the scene, which coincides with the location where her mother was murdered eight years prior. Concurrently, veteran DSO agent Leon S. Kennedy is dispatched to the location following reports of a missing police officer. As their investigations intertwine, both characters must confront their past memories and uncover unresolved truths tied directly to the historic Raccoon City Incident.
Character Backgrounds
The campaign splits the gameplay experience to deliver two contrasting perspectives based on the chosen protagonist:
- Grace Ashcroft: An FBI intelligence analyst characterized by high focus and deductive reasoning skills. Following the traumatic death of her mother, she became highly introverted, immersing herself strictly in professional assignments. She enters the abandoned hotel alone to pursue personal and professional answers.
- Leon S. Kennedy: A seasoned survivor of the 1998 Raccoon City Incident and current DSO operative. Utilizing his high physical capabilities and extensive history with biological outbreaks, Leon returns to the Midwest to address the recent surge in bioterrorism-related deaths.
The Legacy of Raccoon City
The ongoing crisis remains fundamentally linked to Raccoon City, the former global headquarters of the Umbrella Corporation. Following the catastrophic viral outbreak in 1998, the United States government authorized a sterilization operation via a targeted missile strike to contain the infection. The details of this operation were subsequently classified and covered up, leaving a legacy of structural trauma that continues to impact the current events of the timeline.
Gameplay Innovations and Camera Perspectives
Resident Evil Requiem retains core franchise pillars, requiring players to balance resource management, solve environmental puzzles, execute precise combat, and conduct crime scene investigations. For the first time, players can freely toggle between first-person and third-person camera perspectives at any moment, allowing the gameplay to be customized according to individual mechanical preferences. The individual campaigns emphasize different thematic tones: Grace's scenario focuses on high-tension psychological horror, while Leon's path delivers death-defying, high-octane tactical combat.
Official Launch Trailer
The official cinematic launch trailer showcasing the intertwined narrative arcs, core gameplay loops, and environmental designs can be viewed directly on YouTube via the following link:
YouTube Launch Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=9lrThxCoznw
Purchase Platforms and Availability
The digital and retail editions of Resident Evil Requiem are accessible immediately. Purchase options are hosted across the following authorized store platforms:
PlayStation Store: store.playstation.com
Microsoft Store (Xbox Series X|S): xbox.com/store
Steam: store.steampowered.com
Nintendo Store (Switch 2): nintendo.com/store
Epic Games Store: store.epicgames.com
Capcom Town Store: us-store.captown.capcom.com