Resident Evil Requiem Launches February 2026, Capcom Confirms
▼ Summary
– “Resident Evil Requiem,” the ninth game in the franchise, will release on February 27, 2026.
– The game was announced during Summer Game Fest 2025 with a surprise trailer and release date reveal.
– Capcom teased the franchise’s 30th anniversary and the new game earlier in the presentation without showing footage.
– The survival horror game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam.
– The last installment, “Resident Evil Village,” launched in 2021, and the original game debuted in 1996.
Capcom has officially announced the release date for Resident Evil Requiem, the highly anticipated ninth installment in the legendary survival horror series. The game will hit shelves on February 27, 2026, arriving on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. The reveal came as a surprise during Summer Game Fest 2025, capping off the event with a thrilling trailer drop.
Fans had been eagerly awaiting news after Capcom teased the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration earlier in the presentation. Game director Jun Takeuchi shared a heartfelt message, thanking players for their unwavering support over the decades. “We’re incredibly grateful for your ongoing passion for the Resident Evil series,” he said, hinting at the upcoming title before the full reveal.
The trailer showcased the game’s signature blend of heart-pounding horror and intense action, though specific plot details remain under wraps. Resident Evil Requiem follows Resident Evil Village (2021), which continued the story of Ethan Winters and introduced players to the enigmatic Lady Dimitrescu. Since its debut in 1996, the franchise has grown into a multimedia phenomenon, inspiring films, TV adaptations, and countless spin-offs.
With its 2026 release window, Resident Evil Requiem promises to deliver another chilling chapter in the iconic series, ensuring fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years. The trailer has already sparked widespread excitement, setting the stage for what could be one of the biggest horror releases of the decade.
For those who missed the live reveal, the official trailer is now available online, offering a glimpse into the terrifying world Capcom has crafted for this next installment. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches.
(Source: Variety)
