Resident Evil Requiem - Everything you need to know!

Everything You Need to Know About the Release of Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem takes you back to Raccoon City and combines classic horror elements with two playable protagonists. We summarize everything you need to know about the ninth entry in the iconic series, show you the best trailers, and help you make your purchase decision.

What is Resident Evil Requiem?

With Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom opens a new chapter in its long-running horror franchise. This time, you experience the story from two perspectives: you follow FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and series veteran Leon S. Kennedy through a narrative that reopens old wounds — sometimes quite literally.

The story of Resident Evil Requiem begins with a series of unexplained deaths in the American Midwest. A body discovered in an abandoned hotel brings Grace back to the place where her mother died eight years earlier. Shortly afterward, Resident Evil icon Leon S. Kennedy is assigned to the case after a police officer disappears at the same location. Your investigation leads you not only through the hotel but also into other dangerous areas — including a zombie-overrun care facility and the ruined remains of Raccoon City.

Gameplay focuses on proven survival-horror mechanics: combat, exploration, puzzles, and strict resource management shape your experience. Ammunition remains scarce, and every room can become a trap. A new feature is the free choice between first-person and third-person perspectives, allowing you to experience the horror however you prefer. The two protagonists also play differently: Grace approaches situations cautiously and tactically, while Leon more often confronts threats head-on with heavy firepower, adding greater gameplay variety.

Narratively, Resident Evil Requiem connects current events with the catastrophic Raccoon City incident of 1998. Expect a mix of personal drama and global threat — including the question of whether the past can ever truly rest.

Resident Evil Requiem — The Best Trailers

First test videos and review results are already available — and it looks like RE Requiem could be a major hit! GameStar writes: “The new king of modern survival horror has arrived, and its name is Resident Evil Requiem” — scoring 91 out of 100. Want to see the game for yourself? We’ve gathered the best trailers into a playlist for you. Enjoy!

Resident Evil Requiem PC System Requirements

Capcom has delivered once again. According to tests, Resident Evil Requiem is not only an excellent horror action-adventure but also technically very well optimized. PC Games Hardware writes in its benchmark tests: “Even with classic rasterization, the game impresses with excellent optimization and surprisingly moderate requirements — even older graphics cards achieve solid frame rates. Ray tracing noticeably modernizes the visuals without disproportionately impacting performance. The biggest highlight, however, is the newly implemented path tracing.”

Before starting Resident Evil 9, remember to install the latest graphics drivers at launch. AMD / Nvidia.

Minimum System Requirements for Resident Evil Requiem

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Operating System: Windows 11 (64-bit required)
Processor: Intel Core i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB
DirectX: Version 12

Recommended PC Configuration

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Operating System: Windows 11 (64-bit required)
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 Super 8GB / Radeon RX 6600 8GB
DirectX: Version 12

Resident Evil Requiem: Edition Comparison (PC, Digital)

Both the Standard Edition and the Deluxe Edition of Resident Evil Requiem are delivered as Steam keys for the base game, including the preorder bonus “Grace’s Costume: Apocalypse.” What else differentiates the editions? You can find all details in our comparison table below.

Edition Comparison — Resident Evil Requiem

* This content may become available separately at a later date. This costume only changes Grace’s appearance.

Resident Evil Requiem PC Launch and Preload Times

Good news for you: we are already delivering Steam keys for Resident Evil Requiem to preorder customers — allowing you to start preloading immediately.

Preload Start: now
Resident Evil Requiem Release: February 27, 6:00 AM

Problems with Resident Evil Requiem? We Can Help!

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