The new gameplay and plot details of "Resident Evil: Requiem" have been exposed on the Internet recently, and the whistleblower JusticeForMTWO released relevant information on the forum.
According to sources, Capcom is taking a hard look at the criticism of Resident Evil 3: Remake and Resident Evil 8: Village - both were accused of being overly linear.It is reported that "Requiem" will return to a Metroidvania-like structure, giving players the freedom to choose their own routes through a vast interconnected scene.Players can decide the order in which tasks are completed, similar to the setting of collecting police badges in "Resident Evil 2" or exploring the temple in "Resident Evil 4: Remake".
It is rumored that the development team is trying open level design and more dynamic rhythm control, aiming to reshape the balance between tension, exploration and unknownness.And inspired by "The Last of Us 2", Capcom created a deep melee system including executions and finishing moves.The prop production system will return, covering items such as traps and smoke bombs, and you can also attract the enemy's attention through throwable objects.
Another highlight is the scene destruction system: in BOSS battles, players can use environmental elements to create advantages - similar to the battle design of King Ada against the giant in the "Secret Order" DLC.Each area will feature unique enemy types, and Raccoon City will feature the most ambitious and detailed version the series has ever seen.
The protagonist will still be played by Leon S. Kennedy, voiced by Nick Apostolides.According to insiders, "Requiem" will be Lyon's final film, which can be regarded as a farewell performance for the character.Its story line and game rhythm will be slower and darker than that of "Resident Evil 6": at this time, Leon is physically and mentally exhausted, but he is still fighting.
The new character Grace Ashcroft will accompany Leon as an important plot figure, and her figure will be included in the collector's edition of the game.King Ada will also play a key role in the story, and Hanigan will continue to serve as Leon's communications support like in "Resident Evil 4."
It is worth pondering that Capcom allegedly deliberately hid Leon in promotional materials to prevent his halo from overshadowing Grace - a strategy similar to how "Resident Evil 4: Remake" did not reveal Crowther until closer to release.But JusticeForMTWO pointed out that Lyon had actually appeared in the first trailer - the silhouette walking in the rain was actually him.
The tipster also claimed that "Requiem" has been under development since 2018 and has the largest development team in the history of the series. The core members have participated in the development of "Resident Evil 7", "Resident Evil 2" and "Resident Evil 4: Remake".The game will include a rebound system, puzzle elements and a deeper level structure.
"Resident Evil: Requiem" is expected to be launched on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch2 platforms on February 27, 2026.Pre-sale will be open from October 29th to 30th, and the pricing details of this new action horror game have leaked online.
