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Resident Evil: Requiem

Resident Evil: Requiem is the ninth mainline entry in Capcom's Resident Evil survival horror video game series.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Resident Evil: Requiem is the ninth mainline entry in Capcom's Resident Evil survival horror video game series. It follows FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft as she investigates mysterious deaths linked to an abandoned hotel and the lingering fallout of the Raccoon City outbreak. The game is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

Gameplay

Resident Evil: Requiem is a single-player survival horror game. Available source material identifies Grace Ashcroft as the main playable character and indicates Leon S. Kennedy also appears.

Plot

The story begins when Grace Ashcroft is sent to investigate a body found in an abandoned hotel. The investigation leads her back to the site where her mother died and into the hidden truth behind the Raccoon City disaster.

Development and release

Capcom announced Resident Evil: Requiem as a mainline Resident Evil title. The official release date given in available sources is February 27, 2026.

Series context

The game is presented as the ninth major entry in the Resident Evil franchise. It continues themes and story elements tied to earlier games, especially the legacy of Raccoon City.

Key facts

Resident Evil: Requiem is a survival horror video game, not a movie.
Capcom describes it as the next major instalment in the Resident Evil series.
The game follows FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, who is assigned to investigate a death at an abandoned hotel.
The story is connected to the aftermath of the Raccoon City outbreak.
The game is set to release on February 27, 2026.

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Canadian context

Resident Evil: Requiem is relevant to Canadian readers as a major Capcom release expected on current-generation consoles and PC, platforms widely available in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Resident Evil: Requiem?

Resident Evil: Requiem is a survival horror video game by Capcom and the ninth mainline entry in the Resident Evil series.

Is Resident Evil: Requiem a movie?

No. It is a video game, not a film.

When was Resident Evil: Requiem released?

It is scheduled to be released on February 27, 2026.

Who is in the cast of Resident Evil: Requiem?

As a video game, it has a voice and character cast rather than a film cast. Available sources identify Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy, but a complete cast list is not provided in the search results.

Where can I watch Resident Evil: Requiem?

You cannot watch it as a movie. It is a game announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

What is the plot of Resident Evil: Requiem?

FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft investigates mysterious deaths linked to an abandoned hotel, which leads her into the history and aftermath of the Raccoon City outbreak.

References

Capcom — https://www.residentevil.com/requiem/en-asia/
Supports: Official description of the game, main premise, protagonist Grace Ashcroft, and connection to Raccoon City.
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_Requiem
Supports: Identifies the work as a single-player survival horror game and notes playable characters.
Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_Requiem
Supports: States that it is a Capcom-developed and published survival horror video game and the ninth major Resident Evil entry.
Capcom — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POz1-EmLsTY
Supports: Official reveal trailer stating the February 27, 2026 launch date and platforms.
Capcom — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd72Q0Tg4ug
Supports: Official promotional video stating the February 27 launch date and platform availability.