First Look: Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Revealed as Capcom Discusses Why Leon Wasn’t Chosen as Protagonist

Hey, so let me just dive into this madness called the Capcom Spotlight. It was June, and everyone was buzzing like bees on caffeine—I mean seriously waiting for that Resident Evil Requiem teaser. Spoiler: it was a mixed bag. Not quite the all-you-can-play feast we’d been dreaming about. Nope. Just a sprinkle of gameplay, and then bam—talking heads galore.

Anyway, what’s Capcom up to with this sequel? That’s a head-scratcher. But, they tossed us a bone, finally explaining the whole deal with Grace. She’s the Ashcroft link from the Outbreak crew. So, yeah, plot twist!

Oh, and that whole Creators’ Message vibe? Felt a bit like watching your uncle’s vacation slideshow. Not hating on it, but yeah, more “blah blah,” less “boom boom.” Still, there was this moment where they confirmed something—Grace, she’s tied to Raccoon City and Umbrella again. Anniversary thing, maybe? Who knows.

Now, the big question rattling around: Why isn’t Leon Kennedy taking the lead? I mean, he’s like… the dude, right? Turns out, Capcom wanted someone who might wet their pants a bit easier. Enter Grace—your everyday scaredy-cat. But she’s also FBI, so not a complete damsel. Kind of neat, right? I get it, she’s like us players, both clumsy and armed.

Let’s not forget Summer Game Fest, where folks got to see this: Requiem’s going all flexible on us. You pick—first-person or third-person. Capcom wasn’t just tossing a bone here; they figured gamers like to stick to their favorite view, sort of like pizza toppings. Makes sense, doesn’t it?

And oh, circle this on your calendars—Resident Evil Requiem drops February 27, 2026. If we can wait that long without chewing off our own hands from anticipation. PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S. The whole shebang.