During Summer Game Fest 2025, Capcom officially announced Resident Evil Requiem. The ninth main game in the survival horror series will be released on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.
Enter Grace
The main story focuses on Grace Ashcroft, an FBI agent sent to investigate a string of mysterious deaths at the Wrenwood Hotel: the same place her mother, Alyssa (who fans might remember from Resident Evil Outbreak), died.
Grace isn’t just a new face; she’s a bridge between past and present. Her mother survived the horrors of Raccoon City. Now, Grace is dealing with the wreckage left behind. Capcom wants that history to matter.
The Haunting of Wrenwood Hotel
The trailer sets a dark, moody tone. Grace is haunted by her memories, her trauma, with flashes of Raccoon City’s destruction thrown in for good measure. This isn’t just about running from monsters. It’s about surviving your past.
The Wrenwood Hotel doesn’t feel like a typical haunted house. It feels like a place where grief lingers, secrets fester, and reality breaks down. Grace isn’t just fighting to stay alive; she’s chasing her mother’s ghost.
New Story, New Questions
Grace isn’t alone, though. The trailer teases a mysterious, hooded figure who may be tied to her mother’s death. And while Capcom hasn’t confirmed it, all signs point to Leon Kennedy returning in some capacity. Whether he’s playable or not is still a mystery.
But that raises a bigger question: is this really Grace’s story, or is the old guard still calling the shots? Capcom’s answer could shape the future of the franchise.
Legacy and Letting Go
So what does Requiem mean for Resident Evil? It’s about legacy but it’s not just repeating the past. Grace’s story is about trauma, inheritance, and the weight of history. The return to Raccoon City isn’t fanservice; it’s personal.
Capcom isn’t quite ready to let go of its iconic characters. But with Grace at the center, there’s a sense they’re finally ready to move forward.
In the end, Resident Evil Requiem isn’t just about surviving monsters. It’s about the stories we inherit and who gets to finish them.
