Based on the story premise, Grace Ashcroft is the main character, although rumors suggest a familiar face will play a significant role in the game as well. Capcom is likely keeping things close to its chest, so expect many surprises to be revealed in the coming weeks and months leading up to the release.

Thanks to several context clues and series tendencies, it's already possible to pin down a likely window for when Resident Evil Requiem takes place.

Resident Evil Requiem (or Resident Evil 9, RE9uiem, or whatever we’re supposed to call it) got an official reveal during Summer Game Fest 2025, and shortly after that, a select few people got to play a demo behind closed doors.