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Resident Evil 9 Will Be at Gamescom

Get ready horror fans! Resident Evil: Requiem, the highly-anticipated ninth installment in Capcom's renowned survival series, will make its debut at Gamescom 2025 during Opening Night Live on August 19, with a release date set for February 27, 2026!

Marcus Thompson · 2 min read

Capcom Confirms Resident Evil 9 Debut at Gamescom 2023, Launching February 27, 2026

Capcom will feature Resident Evil: Requiem, also known as Resident Evil 9, at Gamescom next year. While more details are expected at that event, the game is set to launch on February 27, 2026.

In Case You Missed It

For all you Resident Evil fans out there, check out the latest from Ahmed Hassan where he delves into an intriguing development in the making of Resident Evil Requiem. Published on July 5th, Model Addresses Photogrammetry Process for Resident Evil Requiem explores how Roya Athina, a prominent member of Brazil’s largest RE community, played a part in the game's photogrammetry process and the excitement surrounding potential character references. Dive into the details and share your thoughts on this fascinating revelation (Model Addresses Photogrammetry Process for Resident Evil Requiem). If you're a fan of the Resident Evil series and eager to know what’s coming next, make sure to check out Jonathan Dubinski's latest piece, “Critical Leaks for Upcoming Resident Evil Games: A Mix of Good and Bad News,” published on July 8th. While there’s speculation about a remake of Resident Evil 1, it seems Capcom has other plans in the pipeline. Dive into the details at Critical Leaks for Upcoming Resident Evil Games: A Mix of Good and Bad News to find out more about the exciting remakes they are currently focusing on. While we're discussing the ups and downs of popular gaming franchises, it's worth noting that Capcom’s latest entry in the Monster Hunter series hasn't quite hit the mark with critics and players alike. Sophie Laurent delves into this in her recent piece "Monster Hunter Wilds Fails to Meet Expectations, Yet Capcom Continues Growth," published on July 30, 2025. Despite Monster Hunter Rise’s underwhelming performance, Capcom is still riding high on the success of other titles like Devil May Cry 5 and Street Fighter 6. If you're curious about how Capcom navigates through these challenges while setting its sights on future releases like Resident Evil Requiem, be sure to check out Sophie's insightful analysis .

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Game info

Official Name
Resident Evil: Requiem
Brief Summary
Resident Evil Requiem is the highly anticipated ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.
Platforms
PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S
Released
February 27, 2026
Play Modes
Single player
Content Rating
RP
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean
Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Capcom

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