Resident Evil Requiem is Finally Here: Unleashed Horror on All Platforms!

February 27, 2026, marks a key date for survival horror fans: Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth canonical installment in the saga, is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Thirty years have passed since the Raccoon City nightmare, and it is within this timeline that Resident Evil Requiem plunges us. The game promises a chilling atmosphere, true to the series' DNA, where psychological horror and intense action coexist. Players will need to be cunning to solve complex puzzles and rigorously manage their meager resources, crucial elements to hope to survive against a formidable new threat. Capcom seems intent on reaffirming the pillars of survival horror.

For this new incursion into biological horror, Capcom relies on an intriguing duo. New FBI recruit Grace Ashcroft makes her debut in the Resident Evil universe, bringing a fresh perspective to the events. Alongside her is an emblematic figure familiar to fans: the legendary Leon S. Kennedy. His presence promises familiar ground for veterans, while offering a potentially rich dynamic with this new partner. Their mission: to confront an unprecedented threat, whose nature remains to be discovered.

The arrival of Resident Evil Requiem is undoubtedly the major event the survival horror community has been waiting for. After months of anticipation, this ninth canonical installment has the heavy task of perpetuating a legacy while offering a fresh experience. The promise of a return to the genre's roots, blending puzzles and resource management, with the reassuring presence of Leon S. Kennedy, is enticing. It remains to be seen whether the balance between horror and action will be mastered and if the new threat will live up to all its promises. The verdict is now in the hands of the players.