Resident Evil Requiem at TGS 2025: trailer, gameplay and release date

Resident Evil Requiem, known in Japan as Biohazard Requiem, is the ninth main title in the saga and one of the most anticipated games at the Tokyo Game Show 2025 (TGS 2025). The event takes place from September 25 to 28 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, and the presence at the Capcom and PlayStation booths will be a highlight.

 

Resident Evil Requiem: story and setting

The game is set in the year 2028, in a Midwestern U.S. city near what was once Raccoon City. The protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, investigates mysterious deaths connected to the Wrenwood Hotel, the same place where her mother, Alyssa Ashcroft, survivor of the Raccoon City disaster and character from Resident Evil Outbreak, also died.

 

Confirmed gameplay and new mechanics

• Combines classic horror with modern elements from Resident Evil 7 and Village.
• Object inspection mechanic to discover hidden items.
• Interaction with the environment: moving boxes or obstacles to progress.
• Ability to switch between first-person and third-person at any time.
• Inclusion of completely dark rooms where interaction is only possible with a light source.
• Developed in the latest version of the RE Engine.

Development and context

• The project began in 2019, developed by Capcom Division 1.
• Officially revealed at the Summer Game Fest 2025.
• The title celebrates the 30th anniversary of the saga and will be the first with neutral Spanish dubbing.
• Gamescom 2025 already offered a first playable demo.

Resident Evil Requiem at Tokyo Game Show 2025: demos, events and Capcom presence

Capcom has included Resident Evil Requiem in its main lineup with demos, talks, and live presentations.
In addition, the public will be able to try an extended playable demo for the first time, available at both Capcom and PlayStation booths. The game had already won awards at Gamescom 2025, including Best Audio and Best Visuals.

The special E-Capcom store will also feature exclusive merchandise, such as figures and limited editions of the title.

Leon Kennedy rumors and launch expectations

• Leon S. Kennedy: Leaks suggest he could be announced as a co-protagonist. Some rumors point to a redesigned look with an eye patch.
• Official protagonist: So far, trailers focus on Grace Ashcroft, an FBI agent investigating incidents linked to Umbrella Corporation.
• Gameplay style: Capcom promises a balance between classic survival horror, exploration, puzzles, and action, avoiding an “exhausting” horror tone.
• Launch: Scheduled for February 27, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch 2.

Resident Evil Requiem will arrive in 2026 as the sequel to Resident Evil Village, combining nostalgia with new mechanics. The Tokyo Game Show 2025 is shaping up to be the last major showcase before its release, and fans hope that rumors about iconic characters like Leon will be confirmed at Capcom and PlayStation stages.