Live-Action Resident Evil Short is Better Than Many Films

Revisiting Raccoon City's Terror: 'Evil Has Always Had A Name

Capcom has released a new live-action short to promote Resident Evil Requiem, the upcoming game chapter for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, launching on February 27. Players will soon experience a new adventure starring Grace and Leon, offering clues about the series' future while revisiting its origins. The short returns viewers to Raccoon City, where the initial outbreak occurred, depicting a mother's desperate attempt to flee the zombie-ridden city—scenes reminiscent of previous trailers—and hinting at the unfolding tragedy. The short film, titled "Evil Has Always Had A Name," also foreshadows Leon's return to Raccoon City and is now available on YouTube.

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