Grace Ashcroft leads Resident Evil Requiem's psychological horror story, but it may be difficult to one-up a beloved franchise lead.

Capcom will have many opportunities to show off Resident Evil Requiem between now and its February 27, 2026 release date, but its first was kind of a bust. Behind the closed doors of Capcom's booth at Summer Game Fest, I watched a theater presentation of a hands-off Requiem demo that featured one puzzle, zero guns, and extremely dark hallways.

If this information turns out to be true, Capcom will give players a unique combination of two perspectives that were previously separate, depending on the title. This solution could not only reconcile fans of both approaches but also diversify the pace and atmosphere of the game.

Resident Evil 9 lets players choose between first-person and third-person perspectives, but there's a clear winner between the two choices.

Game Fest, Kotaku’s Kenneth Shepard attended a hands-off demo of Resident Evil Requiem, which featured a new character, Grace Ashcroft, strapped to a gurney in a decre

Capcom's behind-closed-doors demonstration of the new Resident Evil at Summer Game Fest was as impressive as it was terrifying

Resident Evil Requiem's presentation leaned heavily on Lady Dimitrescu; leaving fans wondering if she’s really coming back, and if Capcom will commit.

Capcom releases a few new details about Resident Evil 9 Requiem, saying that the game will be a big breakthrough in graphics and overall fidelity.