Resident Evil Requiem: Pure Horror Returns
Capcom announces Resident Evil Requiem, a return to the franchise's survival horror roots, scheduled for October 2026.
Synopsis
The story takes place in 2005, between RE4 and RE5. You play as Claire Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy investigating a new outbreak in Eastern Europe.
Gameplay
- Camera: Third-person view (RE2 Remake style)
- Limited resources: Rare ammo, strict inventory management
- Complex puzzles: Return to old-school puzzles
- Atmosphere: Minimal lighting, calculated jumpscares
- Duration: 15-20h for first run
Technical Innovations
- RE Engine 3: Photorealistic graphics
- Full ray tracing: Shadows, reflections, global illumination
- 3D Audio: Spatial sound to locate enemies
- Destruction: Destructible environments
Game Modes
- Solo campaign: Main story (Claire and Leon)
- Online co-op: 2 players (full campaign)
- Mercenaries: Arcade mode with global leaderboard
- Raid Mode: Procedural missions with loot
Editions and Pricing
- Standard: $69.99 (base game)
- Deluxe: $89.99 (+ Season Pass + digital artbook)
- Collector: $249.99 (+ 30cm Leon statue + steelbook)
Recommended PC Configuration
- CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D / Intel i7-14700K
- GPU: RTX 5070 / RX 8800 XT
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 100 GB SSD
Release Date
October 24, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store)