Capcom Announces Expansion and DLCs for Resident Evil Requiem

by Sophie Laurent March 10, 2026

written by Sophie Laurent March 10, 2026

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Resident Evil: Requiem has sold over 5 million copies, and Capcom is releasing additional content for it, including a photo mode in the upcoming May update and a story expansion titled Story Expansion In Development.
Capcom also announced a DLC for Resident Evil 9 named Requiem, which shows Leon Kennedy with a possible love interest, leading to speculation about its connection to the games story.
Game director Koshi Nakanishi expressed gratitude towards the community and asked for patience as development on the expansion will take some time.
Additionally, it has been hinted that the Mercenaries mode might be included in the May update for Resident Evil: Requiem.

Expansion and DLCs Announced for Resident Evil Requiem & Forbidden Requiel for Resident Evil 9

A week after Resident Evil: Requiem sold five million copies, Capcom announced upcoming content, including a story expansion and a DLC update adding a photo mode. Game director Koshi Nakanishi thanked the community in a social media post, also announcing that the May update would include the photo mode and a minigame, possibly the Mercenaries mode. Nakanishi then confirmed the story expansion, playfully referencing fan-made memes about it. The Resident Evil: Requiem expansion, titled “Story Expansion In Development,” will allow players to further explore the game’s universe, continuing the narrative from the game’s ending. Nakanishi stated that development is underway but will “take some time,” asking fans for their patience. Separately, Capcom officially announced a DLC for Resident Evil 9 also titled Requiem. A video shows Leon Kennedy with a possible love interest, accompanied by the words “Forbidden Requiem,” sparking fan discussion. This has led to speculation about a connection to the Resident Evil 9 story. In Resident Evil: Requiem, Leon appears to be wearing a ring. Capcom shared news of the Requiem DLC and the promise of a more in-depth exploration of the game’s world via social media on March 10th.

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