Capcom just shared a bunch of Resident Evil Requiem related news today. First and foremost is word that pre-orders are now live for Resident Evil Requiem on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Steam, and Epic. With today's pre-orders going live, Capcom also reconfirms that the official release is still set for February 27, 2026.
The base version retails for $69.99 and comes with the "Apocalypse" costume for Grace as a pre-order bonus. A Deluxe Edition is available for $79.99 and includes the following content:
- Five costumes including Grace's Costume: Dimitrescu
- Two filters including Filter: Apocalypse
- Four weapon skins including S&S M232 Weapon Skin: Apocalypse
- Two charms including Charm: Mr. Raccoon
- Audio Pack: Raccoon City Classic
- Files: Letters from 1998
“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.
Additional announcements made within “Road to Requiem” include:
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!
About This Game
Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living.
Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.
A new era of survival horror is coming. Technological advancements combined with the development team's depth of experience combine in a story with rich characters and gameplay that's more immersive than ever before.
Raccoon City
Return once again to the city of disaster and despair.
A midwestern city in the United States and the headquarters for the former global pharmaceutical company, Umbrella.
In the face of the zombie outbreak in 1998, the government approved a sterilization operation, a missile strike on the city in an attempt to quickly bring the situation under control—but this was swiftly covered up.
Grace Ashcroft
An intelligence analyst for the FBI who demonstrates intense focus and insight in deductive reasoning and analysis. Her mother's death shook her to the soul, making her an introvert who immerses herself in work. So she heads to the abandoned hotel alone to investigate this mysterious death.
Gameplay
Experience the series' classic survival horror through combat, investigations, puzzles, and resource management. Gameplay allows you to freely switch between first and third-person views to face the horrors in a way that suits your playstyle.
Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living.
Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.
A new era of survival horror is coming. Technological advancements combined with the development team's depth of experience combine in a story with rich characters and gameplay that's more immersive than ever before.
Raccoon City
Return once again to the city of disaster and despair.
A midwestern city in the United States and the headquarters for the former global pharmaceutical company, Umbrella.
In the face of the zombie outbreak in 1998, the government approved a sterilization operation, a missile strike on the city in an attempt to quickly bring the situation under control—but this was swiftly covered up.
Grace Ashcroft
An intelligence analyst for the FBI who demonstrates intense focus and insight in deductive reasoning and analysis. Her mother's death shook her to the soul, making her an introvert who immerses herself in work. So she heads to the abandoned hotel alone to investigate this mysterious death.
Gameplay
Experience the series' classic survival horror through combat, investigations, puzzles, and resource management. Gameplay allows you to freely switch between first and third-person views to face the horrors in a way that suits your playstyle.
