Summary
- A preview of Resident Evil Requiem‘s gameplay was shown at Gamescom 2025
- The game, playable in first and third-person, also includes many of the franchise’s core mechanics
- Resident Evil: Requiem will be released on February 27, 2026
At Gamescom 2025, IGN shared a first look at the gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline entry in Capcom’s iconic survival horror series. In the demo, players take control of FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, who starts out tied to a gurney in Raccoon City and must find a fuse to escape a hospital.
The hands-on preview showcased both first- and third-person perspectives, capturing the intensity and atmosphere long associated with the franchise. Players navigate dimly lit hospital corridors, solve environmental puzzles all while trying to stealthily evade a towering creature in relentless pursuit. Core mechanics, from distracting enemies with thrown objects to manipulating lighting for concealment and managing health with green herbs, reinforce the series’ signature survival horror formula.
Resident Evil Requiem is slated for release on February 27, 2026, exclusively on modern platforms.
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