Resident Evil Requiem Revealed as Summer Game Fest’s Final Surprise

Capcom ended this year’s Summer Game Fest with a bang, pulling back the curtain on Resident Evil Requiem—aka Resident Evil 9. The trailer confirmed Grace Ashcroft as a playable protagonist and teased a chilling return to the iconic and nightmare-fueled Raccoon City.

Classic Resident Evil Vibes with a Modern Twist

According to Capcom, Requiem won’t stray too far from the classic Resident Evil formula. Expect the usual dose of nerve-wracking horror and satisfying puzzle-solving. But there’s a modern upgrade too: players will get to pick between first-person and third-person perspectives. Whether you want to feel the fear up close or keep a little distance, the choice is yours.

When and Where to Get More Info

If the initial teaser left you hungry for more, good news—Resident Evil Requiem is set to be a major feature during the Capcom Spotlight event on Thursday, June 26 at 3pm PT. Think of Capcom Spotlight as their own version of a Nintendo Direct or PlayStation Showcase, with exclusive updates and reveals for their games.

The lineup for this one is stacked. Alongside Requiem, expect new info on Street Fighter 6, Monster Hunter Wilds, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Pragmata—a game fans have been waiting a long time to see more of.

Will Leon S. Kennedy Return?

Here’s the big question everyone’s been tossing around—who’s the real star of Resident Evil Requiem? The trailer introduced Grace Ashcroft, but rumors suggest that the fan-favorite Leon S. Kennedy is actually the central protagonist. If true, that would bring him back into the spotlight for the first time since Resident Evil 4 Remake.

There’s also buzz about multiple playable characters. Capcom hasn't confirmed anything beyond Grace just yet, but the June 26 event could finally clear things up.

A Word of Caution (And a Lot of Hope)

Capcom Spotlights can be hit-or-miss when it comes to juicy new info. Sometimes they bring the heat with fresh gameplay and big announcements; other times, it's more of a recap session. So while hopes are high for a full breakdown of Requiem’s story and gameplay, it’s best to keep expectations grounded… just in case.

More Requiem to Come at Gamescom

If the Spotlight doesn't deliver everything fans are craving, don’t worry—Resident Evil Requiem is also expected to appear during Gamescom 2025. The big showcase, Opening Night Live, kicks off on August 19, followed by the main event running through August 20–24. That gives Capcom plenty of time to flesh out more details and potentially drop some extended gameplay.

With the return to Raccoon City, the mystery of Grace and Leon, and the classic horror setup with a modern feel, Resident Evil Requiem is shaping up to be one of the most exciting titles in the franchise’s future. All eyes are now on June 26, let’s see what horrors Capcom has in store.