Live-Action Resident Evil Short is Better Than Many Films

by Carlos Mendoza February 2, 2026

written by Carlos Mendoza February 2, 2026

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Resident Evil Requiem is an upcoming game chapter for PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, set to launch on February 27.
The game revolves around new characters Grace and Leon, with potential implications for the series future while revisiting its origins in Raccoon City.
A live-action short titled Evil Has Always Had A Name has been released to promote the game, featuring scenes reminiscent of previous trailers showcasing a mothers desperate escape from a zombie-ridden Raccoon City.
The short film hints at Leons return to Raccoon City and is now available on YouTube.

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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Official Name	XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Brief Summary	XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games. XCOM: Enemy Unknown will expand on that legacy with an entirely new invasion story, enemies and technologies to fight aliens and defend Earth. You will control the fate of the human race through researching alien technologies, creating and managing a fully operational base, planning combat missions and controlling soldier movement in battle.
Platforms	Xbox 360, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 3, Android, Mac
Released	October 9, 2012
Genre	Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical
Play Modes	Single player, Multiplayer
Content Rating	18
Languages	Czech, English, Spanish (Spain), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil)
Genre	Firaxis Games
Genre	2K Games, Feral Interactive
Ratings	86/100 (556 reviews)