Resident Evil Requiem

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Top Critic Average

95%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
92 / 100
Eurogamer
5 / 5
IGN
9 / 10
TheGamer
4 / 5
GamesRadar+
4.5 / 5
Game Informer
9.8 / 10
Giant Bomb
4.5 / 5
Tom's Guide
4.5 / 5
Creators: Capcom
Release Date: Feb 27, 2026 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2

Resident Evil Requiem Review Summary

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Dynamic Gore System

Atmospheric Lighting

Engaging Dual Protagonists

Resident Evil Requiem is a daring and masterfully executed expansion of the franchise’s survival horror roots, seamlessly blending the intense, claustrophobic resource management of the early titles with the high-octane, cinematic action of the modern era.


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Resident Evil Requiem Media

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Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) - Official 4th Trailer

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Resident Evil Requiem - "Evil Has Always Had A Name" | Official Live Action Trailer

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Resident Evil Requiem - 3rd Trailer

Critic Reviews for Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem sets itself out with a hard task: wrapping all the best elements of previous Resident Evil games into one. Miraculously it succeeds, with very few moments which left me wanting more.

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Capcom marks Resident Evil's 30th anniversary with a stellar return that's both a masterful bit of suffocating horror and a nostalgic, fan-thrilling victory lap for the legendary series.

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Like the result of an experiment conducted in an underground Umbrella Corporation lab, Resident Evil Requiem successfully splices two separate strains of survival horror together into the one highly infectious new mutation.

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While I can’t speak in specifics, Capcom has once again assembled multiple new pieces on the series’ board that I cannot wait to see it start moving. I want to see where these beloved characters go and how stakes continue to be taken to places once thought unimaginable.

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If spraying zombie brains over apocalyptic ruins isn't a great way to heal and move on, I don't know what is.

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And now, with its secrets exposed to me and its mazes awaiting my mastery of them, Requiem is also the name of my favorite Resident Evil.

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Resident Evil Requiem is an excellent culmination of everything Capcom has learned during 30 years of making this franchise, and it serves as a tantalizing glimpse of what its future may hold.

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Tom's Guide

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Resident Evil Requiem combines elements from prior installments to deliver one of the strongest entries yet. Though it doesn't take risks, its thrilling gameplay and stunning graphics keep you engaged from beginning to end. $43.04 at Green Man Gaming $57.39 at Fanatical $69.99 at Humble Bundle, Inc. Check Amazon

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Industry Coverage

Resident Evil Requiem Boss Implies Messages About Leon's Marriage Have Been Edited, Giving Claire Shippers Hope

Resident Evil Requiem Boss Implies Messages About Leon's Marriage Have Been Edited, Giving Claire Shippers Hope

Koshi Nakanishi's implication about edited messages has allowed Claire and Leon shippers to hope again.

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Resident Evil Requiem Reveals That Leon Is Married, But Is It To Ada, Claire Or... Chris?

Resident Evil Requiem Reveals That Leon Is Married, But Is It To Ada, Claire Or... Chris?

Who managed to snag our favourite himbo?

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Resident Evil Requiem Has New Fans Following The Reveal Of 'Hot Uncle' Leon

Resident Evil Requiem Has New Fans Following The Reveal Of 'Hot Uncle' Leon

Leon's grizzled look has captivated Resident Evil fans, at home and abroad.

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Resident Evil Requiem Developers Can't Tell If The Game Is Scary Or Not Anymore

Resident Evil Requiem Developers Can't Tell If The Game Is Scary Or Not Anymore

They were worried that no-one would find the game scary.

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