Capcom Releases New ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ Preview

by Rob Caprilozzi

“Are you ready for the horrors ahead?”

Capcom revealed a new trailer taking a look at the past games in the Resident Evil franchise and giving glimpse of what’s to come with the highly anticipated ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series.

The new trailer, which can be seen below, is hosted by the legendary Maggie Robertson, voice actress of the iconic Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil™ Village. “Road to Requiem” provided an in-depth look back at the Resident Evil franchise, diving into the unforgettable characters, terrors, and chilling details that have all led up to this latest installment, beginning with the 1998 Raccoon City Incident.

Pre-orders are now available for all platforms including PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and now for the first time ever on Epic Games Store.

Additional announcements made within “Road to Requiem” include:

  • Two Epic Editions – Resident Evil Requiem will be available in both Standard and Deluxe editions, with the Deluxe edition featuring the same base game as the Standard edition, plus an exclusive pack of five costumes, four weapon skins, two screen filters, two weapon charms, and more!
  • Flaunt Your Fandom in Fortnite! – In celebration of Capcom’s introduction into the Epic Games Store, players who purchase Resident Evil Requiem via Epic Games Store will receive special Resident Evil-themed collaboration items in Fortnite like the Grace outfit! Fortnite collaboration items will be distributed after the release of Resident Evil Requiem and we’ll have more details to share soon.
  • Play Like a Pro! – The special edition Resident Evil Requiem Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller featuring designs from the game and styled in gunmetal-inspired black will be available from Nintendo on launch day.
  • First-Ever Resident Evil Amiibo – Grace from Resident Evil Requiem will become the first-ever Resident Evil amiibo, available starting in Summer 2026.
  • Get Your Popcorn Ready! – A jaw-dropping “Resident Evil Showcase” will premiere early next year with an even deeper look at Resident Evil Requiem. Get your popcorn ready!

 

The game is scheduled to be released on February 27, 2026. Stay tuned to Horror News Network for more on Resident Evil: Requiem.

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