Resident Evil Requiem - New Gameplay Showcase with over 10 minutes of Footage
Last Thursday, Capcom held a highly anticipated showcase, offering a new glimpse into Resident Evil Requiem, one of the most eagerly awaited titles of the year. Scheduled for release on 27 February 2026, this nearly 13 minute presentation focused on the gameplay mechanics of the next instalment in the franchise...
One of the highlights of the showcase was the spotlight on the two playable protagonists, each offering a radically different experience:
Leon S. Kennedy returns in a very action-packed vein with gameplay strongly reminiscent of the intensity of Resident Evil 4, featuring highly dynamic combat sequences. During the presentation, Leon uses a versatile hatchet that can parry enemy attacks, create openings, or violently slice through the infected. He can also pick up weapons left on the battlefield and use them against his opponents, such as the imposing chainsaw.
Grace Ashcroft, the new heroine of the saga, offers a much more survival horror approach, more like Resident Evil 7. Less armed and lacking in brute force, she relies on resource management, stealth and intelligent survival in cramped and oppressive environments. Her ammunition will be scarce and every shot will count.
This deliberate contrast seeks to satisfy both fans of fast-paced action and those who prefer the psychological horror and constant tension of the classic Resident Evil games.
Beyond that, the showcase not only featured combat, but also hinted at more subtle mechanics:
Some zombies seem to retain behaviours from their past lives, walking or repeating daily routines before becoming infected, which will add a strategic dimension to approaching them.
Grace can collect enemy blood to craft special injectors, an original risk/reward mechanic that sometimes pushes her to confront monsters instead of avoiding them.
In addition to this, the game allows players to freely switch between first-person and third-person views, offering a level of flexibility rarely seen in a Resident Evil game at launch.
Capcom has also introduced difficulty options that promise a personalised experience: a Casual mode for those who want a more accessible experience, with the ability to save freely, and a Classic mode that harkens back to the roots of survival horror with saves limited to Grace's ink ribbons, forcing you to weigh each of your save choices.
The overall atmosphere remains true to the franchise's origins: dark, oppressive and immersive, while incorporating strong narrative elements around both new and iconic characters.
The game is still scheduled for release on 27 February, and we encourage you to support us by pre-ordering one of the two versions on Gamesplanet!
