Capcom’s upcoming title Resident Evil Requiem has drawn major attention since its initial reveal at Summer Game Fest, where it was presented as the event’s closing highlight. The game reappeared at The Game Awards 2025 with a new trailer confirming a long-speculated detail—Leon S. Kennedy returns as a playable protagonist, joining newcomer Grace Ashcroft, who was first introduced when the game was announced earlier in the year.
The latest trailer also introduced Victor Gideon, a mysterious antagonist fixated on Grace and hinting at deeper connections to the story’s central conflict. His cryptic references to her as “special” and “chosen” suggest new layers to Resident Evil’s overarching narrative. With Leon’s return and Grace’s expanded role, Requiem appears set to merge classic elements with new storylines within the survival horror series.
Resident Evil Requiem Game Awards Trailer
The Resident Evil Requiem trailer shown during The Game Awards highlighted the return of Leon S. Kennedy, now older but still agile and efficient in combat. The footage presented Leon teaming up with Grace Ashcroft in a tense mission that takes him back to Raccoon City, where he faces off against Gideon and other deadly foes. Leon’s familiar close-combat moves and confident style mirror his performance from Resident Evil 4, emphasizing precision, timing, and control.
In one scene, a chainsaw-wielding attacker ambushes Leon, triggering an intense exchange that ends with Leon turning the weapon against his foe. These moments captured the physicality and pacing fans expect from the series while nodding to its long-running action roots. The trailer’s tone balanced modern realism with nostalgia, giving players a glimpse of how Capcom continues to refine its blend of combat and atmosphere.
According to the presentation, Leon’s missions focus on action-driven gameplay, while Grace’s segments emphasize classic survival-horror tension. This alternating structure aims to keep gameplay variety high and appeal to different Resident Evil audiences.
Technical Details
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Release Date | February 27, 2026 |
| Platforms | Switch 2, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Perspective Options | First-person and third-person |
| Rating | Mature 17+ (Violence, Gore, Language, Purchases) |
| Developer / Publisher | Capcom |
This balanced approach positions Requiem as both a continuation and evolution of the franchise’s core design philosophy.
