Resident Evil Requiem arrives Feb 27 with dual‑view survival horror

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Capcom has confirmed the release date for Resident Evil Requiem – the next entry in its long‑running survival horror series – landing on February 27 for PlayStation 5. The announcement highlights a new playable lead, Grace Ashcroft, and a gameplay setup that blends series staples with flexible camera options. Alongside the date, Capcom published a “Road to Requiem” video that retraces Resident Evil’s key milestones on PlayStation. The studio positions Requiem as approachable for newcomers while retaining callbacks for long‑time fans.

What’s new in Requiem

Requiem introduces Grace Ashcroft, an FBI agent characterized by a sharp analytical approach who is drawn into an extraordinary situation. Capcom underscores a return to classic survival horror foundations while adding perspective flexibility.

• Dual perspectives – players can switch between first‑ and third‑person views to tackle encounters and exploration.
• Core survival pillars – combat, investigations, puzzles, and resource management are central to progression.
• PS5 features – DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers add platform‑specific immersion.
• Newcomer‑friendly – designed to be accessible without prior series knowledge, while including nods veterans will recognize.

Resident Evil and PlayStation: the short version

Capcom’s retrospective touches on nearly three decades of Resident Evil on PlayStation. Highlights include the 1996 original on PlayStation, followed by Resident Evil 2 (1998) and Resident Evil 3 (1999) shifting the action to Raccoon City with Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Jill Valentine. Resident Evil 4 arrived on PlayStation 2 in 2005 with the Separate Ways chapter featuring Ada Wong’s perspective.

More recently, Resident Evil 7 debuted its first‑person perspective, had a timed PlayStation demo, and supported full play in PS VR. Resident Evil Village continued Ethan Winters’ story, and its Maiden demo was a timed PlayStation release. Modern remakes of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 are also available on PlayStation platforms.

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Watch the “Road to Requiem” video

Capcom’s companion video covers the series’ PlayStation history and context for Requiem.

Release snapshot

Below is a concise look at the essential launch details confirmed by Capcom.

Bottom line – what it means for players

Resident Evil Requiem positions itself as a flexible survival‑horror entry on PS5, mixing the series’ investigative and resource‑driven tension with an option to switch perspectives on the fly. For veterans, the historical nods and the “Road to Requiem” overview connect the dots; for newcomers, the dual‑view setup and approachable design set a clear on‑ramp on February 27.