
Resident Evil Requiem Demo Released on PC and Consoles
Explore Resident Evil Requiem demo on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch - play parts of initial stages. Game sold over 7M copies, new series record; DLC Leon Must Die Forever now available.
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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.
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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.
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Capcom closes Summer Game Fest by announcing Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth main game.
Capcom confirms February 27, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2 as well as the other platforms.
At The Game Awards, a trailer confirms Leon S. Kennedy as the second playable character.
Launch day: 301,009 players at once on Steam, a series record.
5 million copies sold in four days, the fastest start in the series.
Sales pass 7 million copies, director Koshi Nakanishi announces.

Explore Resident Evil Requiem demo on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch - play parts of initial stages. Game sold over 7M copies, new series record; DLC Leon Must Die Forever now available.

Resident Evil Requiem producer Kumazawa sees DLSS 5 backlash as validation for Grace Ashcroft's design. Game breaks sales records with balance of new & old, aligning with Capcom’s strategy on established characters.

Complete 'Resident Evil Requiem' by next week for new 'Mercenaries' mode DLC - no release date, actively developing.
On February 27, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, on the same day everywhere.
Yes. Leon S. Kennedy is the second playable character alongside FBI agent Grace Ashcroft. The main villain is Victor Gideon.
Critics think so: 88 on Metacritic and 90 on OpenCritic, the best-rated original game in the series since 2005.
More than 7 million by April 2026, after 5 million in its first four days, according to Capcom.

Resident Evil Requiem surpasses 7M copies sold, fastest-growing Capcom game. Featuring Leon & Grace's investigation; action/horror blend on PS5, Xbox SX|S, Switch 2, PC. Gamescom Latin America 2026 panel with Brazilian voice actors revealed.

Resident Evil Requiem surpasses 7M sales in two months, hailed as one of the best; future story DLC announced.

Unveiled in Requiem: Leon's wedding ring sparks theories of marrying Ashley Graham, dividing fans who fear it alters beloved characters' relationships.

Resident Evil Requiem achieves remarkable 70% completion rate; excels beyond 50% benchmark, showcasing Capcom's player engagement prowess.

Pure, safe crack for Resident Evil Requiem bypasses Denuvo in under 60 days; Capcom & other developers increasingly removing Denuvo from PC games post-launch.

Capture moments with new Photo Mode in Resident Evil Requiem's update on PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch. More story expansions coming soon. Celebrating 30 years of terror.

Capture memories with new photo mode, enjoy improved facial expressions; bug fixes enhance gameplay in Resident Evil Requiem's latest update. Upcoming content teased: mini-game & story expansion.

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.

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