Resident Evil Requiem: Road to Requiem Trailer Breakdown
▼ Summary
– Resident Evil: Requiem launches on February 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
– The trailer reviews the series’ history from Resident Evil 1 to Village, covering the t-Virus, the 1998 Raccoon City Incident, Umbrella Corporation, and characters like Claire Redfield and Leon Kennedy.
– Resident Evil 7 Biohazard: Gold Edition and Resident Evil: Village Gold Edition will release on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, featuring extra game modes and post-story scenarios.
– A Resident Evil Special Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller and a Grace Ashcroft amiibo for Resident Evil: Requiem will be available on February 27, 2026.
– A Resident Evil: Requiem x Fortnite collaboration is announced, and Resident Evil: Village will include a third-person gameplay option.
The upcoming release of Resident Evil: Requiem on February 27, 2026, brings a chilling new chapter to the legendary survival horror franchise. Maggie Robertson, celebrated for her role as Alcina Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village, guides viewers through the series’ terrifying history in the newly released “Road to Requiem” trailer. This comprehensive overview traces the saga from its origins in the original Resident Evil through the events of Resident Evil: Village, exploring the dark legacy of the t-Virus, the catastrophic Raccoon City Incident of 1998, and the sinister machinations of the Umbrella Corporation. Familiar faces like Claire Redfield and Leon Kennedy also make prominent appearances, connecting the narrative threads that have defined the series for decades.
In addition to the main Requiem preview, the trailer confirms that both Resident Evil 7 Biohazard: Gold Edition and Resident Evil: Village Gold Edition will arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 on the same day. These enhanced versions include additional game modes and post-story scenarios, offering players extended gameplay experiences. Furthermore, Resident Evil: Village will introduce a new third-person gameplay option, providing a fresh perspective on its haunting environments.
The trailer also provides a closer look at Resident Evil: Requiem itself, detailing what fans can expect from both the standard and deluxe editions of the game. Hardware enthusiasts will be pleased to learn about the Resident Evil Special Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller, which launches concurrently with the game. For collectors, an amiibo figure of Requiem’s Grace Ashcroft has been announced, adding a tangible piece of the horror to any display. Rounding out the exciting reveals is news of a Resident Evil: Requiem collaboration with Fortnite, promising to bring the survival horror aesthetic to the popular battle royale platform.
(Source: IGN)
