Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth installment in the Resident Evil main series, is about to be released.
Described as a blend of intense horror and thrilling action, the game promises an experience that honors the series' 30-year history.
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Capcom, the developer and publisher behind this masterpiece, introduce a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, an FBI intelligence analyst who will team up with the familiar veteran agent, Leon S. Kennedy.
The two will be caught up in a dark conspiracy that will take players back to the roots of Resident Evil's terror.
Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled for release on Friday, February 27, 2026, and will be available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows (PC), and Xbox Series X/S.
Resident Evil Requiem Release Date and Availability
Resident Evil Requiem will officially launch on February 27, 2026.
The game will reach a wide audience with its availability on next-generation consoles and PC.
Platforms that can enjoy the game include Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.
While the global release date is set for February 27, there's good news for eager gamers.
Some users in certain time zones, such as Los Angeles, can start playing the game at 9 PM PST on February 26.
Furthermore, preloads for the PC version via Steam have opened.
Resident Evil Requiem's Immersive Storyline
Resident Evil Requiem's story is set approximately 30 years after the tragic destruction of Raccoon City in Resident Evil 3.
The narrative begins with a series of mysterious deaths sweeping across the United States, with bodies being discovered in an abandoned hotel in the Midwest.
Players will follow Grace Ashcroft, an FBI intelligence analyst and an intriguing new protagonist.
Grace is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, a journalist investigating the Umbrella Corporation and the protagonist of Resident Evil Outbreak (2003).
Grace is portrayed as a bookish introvert, feeling helpless in combat, and is tasked with investigating the mysterious deaths at the same hotel where her mother was murdered eight years earlier.
Leon S. Kennedy, a veteran DSO agent and iconic character who first appeared in Resident Evil 2 (1998), also returns in Resident Evil Requiem, searching for a cure for an illness he doesn't understand, which may be related to the infection he and other Raccoon City residents have been carrying for decades.
When Grace and Leon meet, they must confront their dark pasts and uncover the truth behind the Raccoon City Incident.
Gameplay Innovations in Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem is a single-player survival horror game that offers significant innovations in its gameplay mechanics.
The game introduces a dual-protagonist system, where players alternate between controlling Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy.
Grace's missions focus on first-person survival horror, reminiscent of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017) and Resident Evil Village.
Grace also features a unique mechanic where she can collect infected blood from enemies to craft items like ammunition and health upgrades.
In contrast, Leon's missions in Resident Evil Requiem are more action-oriented from a third-person perspective, similar to Resident Evil 4 (2005).
Leon is equipped with an axe that allows him to access certain areas or access supplies Grace can't reach, adding a strategic element to exploration and combat.
The game also features iconic locations from the Resident Evil series, including the remains of Raccoon City and the police station from Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3.
The early stages of the game are set in the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center, a psychiatric hospital that is a maze of puzzles and dangers.