'Resident Evil Requiem' Gameplay Showcase Confirms Major Fan Fears
Resident Evil fans have seemingly been starving for more information about Resident Evil Requiem, as developer Capcom has kept its cards very close to the chest since the game's initial announcement. The Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Showcase confirmed a few new details, but there was one apparent point that may disappoint some fans.
It seems many fans were hoping for a shadow-dropped demo to play until the game fully releases, but no demo was announced at the end of the presentation. If no demo releases at all, it will be the first time in decades that a new mainline entry in the series does not have a demo.
The roughly 12-minute gameplay demonstration was mostly a rehash of previously revealed information. Players will play as both newcomer Alyssa Ashcroft and as fan-favorite Leon S. Kennedy, switching between the two characters throughout the game. Fans can also select which camera perspective to play the game from, first-person or third-person, for either character.
Grace's gameplay was compared to Resident Evil 2 remake's and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard's. Leon's gameplay was compared to the 2023 remake of Resident Evil 4.
New mechanics were confirmed for both characters. Grace can take the blood from defeated zombies and other creatures as crafting materials. Leon can sharpen his new hatchet at will, not needing a repair from a merchant like in Resident Evil 4 remake.
Zombies have also been modernized. The zombies featured in Requiem will have parts of their humanity remaining, and they will be referenced in the zombies' actions, giving players opportunities to analyze situations and choose how to respond. For example, one zombie may be cleaning glass and not look away, letting players sneak past.
Other than that, and a slight story tease about Leon and the new Elpis virus, there was virtually no new information about the game, and instead just expanded details on what was already announced.
Resident Evil Requiem releases on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.