We are officially only one month away from the launch of Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth main installment in Capcom’s legendary franchise. To ramp up the anticipation even further, the developers hosted a dedicated Resident Evil Showcase this Thursday, January 15th.
While the event lasted only about 13 minutes, it was packed with chilling new information about the gameplay – that literally makes the final month of waiting feel like an eternity.
Two Heroes, Two Completely Different Games
For starters, the showcase focuses on the distinct differences between Leon S. Kennedy’s and Grace Ashcroft’s campaigns. While it was previously revealed that both storylines share a similar length, today’s presentation clarified that the experiences will be worlds apart. “In this title, it’s like you’re playing completely different games with Grace and Leon,” explained director Koshi Nakanishi.
To match Leon’s status as a veteran who has seen too much, his gameplay is much more action-oriented. But don’t worry – we are not talking about the over-the-top action of Resident Evil 5 or 6. Instead, it draws from the dynamic, high-stakes combat of Resident Evil 4. Although they did not specify which version, it was clear from the images shown that it is...
