In response to SteamDB, Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 330,000 peak concurrent gamers on Steam, making it the most important launch within the sequence on the platform to this point. On the time of writing, 338,291 gamers are at present in-game. For comparability, the earlier report holder was Resident Evil 4 Remake, which reached a lifetime peak of 168,191 concurrent gamers. Previous to launch, Capcom introduced that the sport had surpassed a million wishlists in June 2025. In response to Alinea Analytics, that determine reportedly grew to 2.5 million wishlists as of February 10. Resident Evil Requiem launched on February 27, 2026, and is on the market now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection, and PC by way of Steam.
The sport’s particulars:
Gameplay and Story
FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and Legendary DSO agent Leon Kennedy star as the twin protagonists of Resident Evil Requiem, providing gamers a singular mixture of death-defying motion and spine-tingling survival horror. As revealed beforehand, each protagonists might be playable in first-person perspective for deeper immersion, and third-person perspective for extra dynamic motion, swappable at any level throughout the sport.
Leon Kennedy – Leon, skilled in each hand-to-hand fight and firearms, is investigating a sequence of suspicious deaths. Whereas navigating this lethal scenario, he’s capable of wield a wide range of weapons and execute close-quarters fight maneuvers with the all-new hatchet. Excellent Leon’s abilities as you time your strikes to parry enemy assaults, flip the tables as you assault with a chainsaw seized from an enemy, and pull off exhilarating ending strikes to ship the ultimate blow.
Grace Ashcroft – Grace begins her survival journey in a sanatorium overrun with zombies, requiring fierce judgement when deciding which enemies to battle and which to keep away from. Restricted assets and carrying capability pressure the participant to make essential choices that may imply life or loss of life. Buying a particular machine permits Grace to craft important gadgets utilizing contaminated blood, unlocking the chance to diversify your assault methods. The Requiem assault revolver, a particular nod to the sport’s identify, is a customized gun boasting immense energy and can probably be your final resort for survival. With restricted ammo, will you utilize it immediately or save your ammo for the horrors forward?
Zombies – The zombies on this sport have misplaced their minds, nonetheless some appear fixated on actions from their lives earlier than loss of life. A chef obsessive about cooking, a singer who retains singing, a janitor who polishes mirrors endlessly…Might you exploit their behaviors to outmaneuver them?
Elpis – Elpis is the key phrase that connects the whole lot: the loss of life of Grace’s mom, Alyssa Ashcroft; Grace’s personal previous; and the story linked to Leon. It’s as much as you, the participant, to unravel the thriller that results in the reality behind the occasions depicted in Resident Evil Requiem.
Problem – Gamers can select from a number of difficulties when experiencing the horror and motion. Informal presents purpose help, plus extra forgiving participant well being and enemy sturdiness. Commonplace (Traditional) heightens the strain, requiring Ink Ribbons for every save whereas taking part in as Grace, demanding technique not solely in useful resource administration but additionally when to save lots of.
Platforms & Know-how
Alongside PlayStation 5, Nintendo Change 2, Xbox Collection X|S, Steam, and Epic Video games Retailer, Resident Evil Requiem can even launch on GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, all beginning the identical day on February 27, 2026. Those that buy Resident Evil Requiem on Steam or Epic Video games Retailer will be capable to play even on PCs with extra informal specs by GeForce NOW. As well as, by cellular units and televisions that assist GeForce NOW, you possibly can take pleasure in Resident Evil Requiem wherever you’re. A separate GeForce NOW membership subscription is required.
Resident Evil Requiem can be being optimized for a variety of PCs forward of its worldwide launch, with high-spec PC gamers capable of take pleasure in further cutting-edge know-how from NVIDIA, with DLSS 4 and path-traced results that speed up efficiency and improve picture high quality.
Collaborations
It’s time to unveil a rare collaboration with the historic watch firm Hamilton which has intricately designed two dazzling watch fashions that replicate these worn by Leon and Grace in-game in gorgeous element. The Khaki Subject Auto Chrono (Leon) and the Pan Europ Computerized (Grace) could be bought beginning on Friday, February 27, the identical day Resident Evil Requiem launches, and are extraordinarily restricted with solely 2,000 models obtainable worldwide.
And racing to the end line is the lightning quick collaboration with Porsche, the automaker that has captivated automobile fanatics worldwide for many years. A one-of-a-kind Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT has been created with complicated 3D printing know-how, completely customizing the automobile to suit into the sport’s distinctly darkish world. Designed across the core themes of efficiency and survival, this tradition SUV seems within the sport as Leon’s automobile—a legendary journey for a legendary character.
Further Bulletins
Much more bulletins and particulars revealed within the Resident Evil Showcase embody:
Grace and Leon Figures – The discharge of 1/6 scale figures of Grace and Leon might be obtainable for buy this fall, with varied show choices as particular person items or mixed as a set. These figures additionally match these produced in prior Collector’s Editions, making a quintessential assortment when positioned collectively.
thirtieth Anniversary – Have a good time 30 years of Resident Evil with particular Resident Evil Symphony of Legacy orchestral performances throughout Japan, North America and Europe later this 12 months. Keep tuned for extra info.
