Even if the latest Resident Evil showcase didn't reveal anything too game-changing for Resident Evil Requiem, one of the most interesting and overlooked aspects comes from the mutated undead themselves. While the trailer highlighted the unique behavior of Raccoon City's infected population, one hidden detail spotted by fans has some absolutely horrifying implications for Requiem.
Spotted by X user adasfile based on the new gameplay footage and official renders for Resident Evil Requiem, the zombies found throughout the game appear to be crying in pain, specifically noting "tears on their faces." Given that most monsters from the Resident Evil series so far have either been autonomous zombies, crazed infected, or berserk mutants, the new detail poses a terrifying new reality for its semi-conscious undead.
While the typical zombies of Resident Evil are already scary enough on their own, having the infected in Requiem retain their consciousness while "rotting alive and forced to do heinous things" as noted by archaelius on X, is even more disturbing.
Even if this isn't exactly a first for the series, with the concept being a highlight of Resident Evil 7's mold-afflicted family, Requiem's undead being clearly distraught while unable to control their actions...
