Resident Evil Requiem Unveiled at Summer Game Fest – A Return to Horror Roots

Capcom closed out Summer Game Fest’s livestream with a major surprise: the official reveal of Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline entry in the iconic survival horror franchise. The announcement came after a clever misdirect earlier in the show, leaving fans stunned.

Set in the infamous Raccoon City, Requiem promises a chilling return to the series’ origins, blending psychological terror with intense action. Capcom boasts unprecedented realism, featuring hyper-detailed character models—from lifelike facial expressions and skin textures to "high-fidelity sweat droplets" designed to amplify the dread.

A Dark New Protagonist & Haunting Connections

Players step into the shoes of Grace Ashcroft, an FBI agent with ties to Resident Evil Outbreak’s Alyssa Ashcroft. Tasked with investigating a gruesome hotel incident linked to her mother’s murder, Grace’s past collides with horror in the game’s eerie trailer. One harrowing scene shows her restrained upside-down in a shadowy room after her boss ominously warns, "It’s time to face your past."

Familiar dread creeps in as the trailer revisits the Raccoon City mansion’s claustrophobic halls, alongside cryptic teases of a shadowy figure declaring Grace "the chosen one." Ruins of the Raccoon City Police Department and the iconic bomb crater serve as grim reminders of the franchise’s legacy—hinting that Requiem will honor RE’s survival-horror roots while pushing the story forward.

From Action Back to Pure Horror

Fans have eagerly awaited a return to form since Resident Evil Village (2021) leaned further into action. Requiem appears to course-correct, evolving concepts from the original Resident Evil with a stronger emphasis on atmosphere and tension. Rumors suggest it may both conclude current arcs and reboot the series’ future—a duality reflected in the teaser’s tone.

Slated for release on February 27, 2026, Resident Evil Requiem is poised to redefine survival horror once again. More details will surface as launch approaches, but one thing is clear: Raccoon City’s nightmares are far from over.