June 6th 2025.
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the highly anticipated Resident Evil 9, but it turns out that we were all in for a surprise. The big reveal at Summer Game Fest 2025 was not what anyone was expecting - instead of Resident Evil 9, we were introduced to Resident Evil Requiem. Although the game was originally thought to be the ninth installment in the franchise, it looks like it's taking a different direction.
The event was a bit underwhelming, with not many new AAA game announcements. However, there were still some interesting titles that caught our attention, such as Mortal Shell 2 and Stranger than Heaven. But the standout of the show was undoubtedly Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, which is also known as Resident Evil 9. Fans were thrilled to learn that the game will be released on February 27, just in time for the franchise's 30th anniversary.
The trailer for Requiem left us with more questions than answers, but at least we now know the release date. Capcom did not give many details about the game, but there have been rumors circulating that it will be a departure from the first-person view of the previous titles and will return to the classic third-person, over-the-shoulder perspective. As for the tone and gameplay, it seems like there will be a shift towards a more serious and intense experience, in comparison to the more outlandish Resident Evil Village.
One of the highlights of the trailer was the return to Racoon City, specifically the police station that fans will recognize from Resident Evil 2. It was a nostalgic moment to see the familiar setting, although it seems to have been destroyed since the events of the second game. The ability of the franchise to evolve and adapt has been key to its success, but it was a nice touch to revisit a familiar location.
The plot of the game is still a mystery, but the trailer introduced us to a new character, Grace Ashcroft, who works as a technical analyst for the FBI. Fans may recognize her last name as she is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, a character from the Resident Evil Outbreak games. Grace's mother is mentioned to have been killed in a hotel eight years prior, which was not a part of the Outbreak storyline. It seems that Grace will be the main playable character in the game, which is exciting for fans to have a fresh perspective.
The rest of the trailer gave us a glimpse of some new monsters and a possible appearance by the Raincoat Killer from Deadly Premonition. There was also a mysterious character with an eerie voice, possibly Albert Wesker, who described someone - potentially Grace - as the "chosen one". There have been rumors that Leon S. Kennedy and/or Jill Valentine will be the main characters, but there was no confirmation of that in the trailer. There have also been talks of the game being open-world, but the trailer did not confirm or deny this.
We can expect to see more information about Resident Evil Requiem in the next trailer, which will hopefully be released soon. With the game set to launch in just over eight months, there is not much time left for fans to wait. While there is a slight chance of seeing more at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase, it is not likely as the game was not featured at the recent State of Play event. It has been confirmed that the game will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
We are excited to see what Resident Evil Requiem has in store for us and can't wait to unravel the mysteries of the game. As always, stay tuned for more updates and be sure to follow us on social media for the latest news. Don't forget to share your thoughts with us in the comments and on Twitter. You can also submit your own ideas and features to our Inbox letters section for a chance to be featured. Thank you for reading and stay tuned for more gaming content.
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