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Resident Evil Requiem

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Key facts

Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth main game in Capcom's series, came out on February 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Critics rated it 88 on Metacritic, and it passed 7 million copies sold in April 2026, the fastest start in the series. You play as Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy.

Game info

Released
February 27, 2026
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
Genre
Shooter, Puzzle, Adventure
Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Capcom
Play modes
Single player
Age rating
19+

On Steam

Steam price

US$69.99

Read on 14 November 2026 at 23:17 UTC.

Players on Steam

3,469 at the last reading

Read on 14 November 2026 at 23:17 UTC.

Steam reviews

96% positive out of 113,008 reviews

95% positive over the last 30 days

Read on 14 November 2026 at 03:29 UTC.

See the game on Steam

Steam only: consoles and other launchers are not counted. Figures may have changed since. Players For Life is not affiliated with Valve.

Where the game stands

Announced at Summer Game Fest in June 2025, Requiem launched on February 27, 2026 on every platform at once, Switch 2 included. It set a series record on Steam with 301,009 players at once, sold 5 million copies in four days and passed 7 million in April 2026. It alternates survival horror with Grace Ashcroft and action with Leon S. Kennedy, revealed as the second playable character at The Game Awards 2025, and lets you switch between first- and third-person views.

Based on our articles up to 27 May 2026.

Key dates

  1. Capcom closes Summer Game Fest by announcing Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth main game.

  2. Capcom confirms February 27, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2 as well as the other platforms.

  3. At The Game Awards, a trailer confirms Leon S. Kennedy as the second playable character.

  4. Launch day: 301,009 players at once on Steam, a series record.

  5. Reviews: 88 on Metacritic and 90 on OpenCritic.

  6. 5 million copies sold in four days, the fastest start in the series.

  7. Sales pass 7 million copies, director Koshi Nakanishi announces.

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Questions about Resident Evil Requiem

When did Resident Evil Requiem come out?

On February 27, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, on the same day everywhere.

Is Leon Kennedy playable in Resident Evil Requiem?

Yes. Leon S. Kennedy is the second playable character alongside FBI agent Grace Ashcroft. The main villain is Victor Gideon.

Is Resident Evil Requiem any good?

Critics think so: 88 on Metacritic and 90 on OpenCritic, the best-rated original game in the series since 2005.

How many copies has Resident Evil Requiem sold?

More than 7 million by April 2026, after 5 million in its first four days, according to Capcom.

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News

Resident Evil Requiem Acquires VR Mode via PC Mod

Experience 'Resident Evil Requiem' in VR with the new 'Re9vr' mod featuring weapon holsters, quick healing, and more on OpenVR/OpenXR. Despite 2D UI limits, Capcom continues VR support; story expansion coming soon.