Resident Evil Requiem (PS5) News Articles
Friday8th May 2026
News Leon Must Die Forever Is Resident Evil Requiem's New Mini Game, Out Now on PS5
Time attack mode can be downloaded now
Capcom has revealed and released its promised new mini game for Resident Evil Requiem. Available to download now on PS5, it is named Leon Must Die Forever. It takes the shape of a time attack mode where Leon needs to work his way through stages and make use of enhancer abilities while racing against the clock...
Monday4th May 2026
News 'It Was a Positive': Resident Evil Requiem Dev Is Pleased by Heated Reaction to DLSS 5 Grace
Fall from Grace
A while ago, Nvidia unveiled its DLSS 5 upscaling technology, and reactions to the examples provided were very strong. Many took issue with the significant changes the AI tool made to a game's visuals, particularly characters, whose faces appeared to change dramatically. Grace Ashcroft of Resident Evil Requiem became the main focus...
Tuesday28th Apr 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem's New Mini Game Update Seemingly Imminent
You must beat the story to play it
Capcom has already revealed it's updating Resident Evil Requiem with a new kind of mini game in May, but according to new developer comments, it seems that content patch is right around the corner. Game director Koshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazawa spoke of the upcoming content in a new Denfaminico Gamer...
Friday24th Apr 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem's Insane Momentum Continues with 7 Million Copies Sold
Holy s***, two cakes
Capcom has really knocked it out of the park with Resident Evil Requiem, a game that got off to an incredible start in late February and has been selling like hot cakes ever since. The series has been a strong performer for the publisher, but this latest horror action adventure has taken things up a notch. It's the...
Tuesday14th Apr 2026
News Capcom's Already the Year's Best PS5 Publisher, and It's Only April
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With strong reviews for Pragmata dropping earlier this week, Capcom has now published three extremely highly rated games in 2026 — and we're only in April. Capcom's been killing it for so long now that it feels like most people just take the company's output for granted, but we need to stress just how difficult it is to release one banger,...
Friday27th Mar 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Receives Much Requested Photo Mode in Latest Free PS5 Update
Here are all the patch notes
Capcom has released a major new update for its recent action horror game, Resident Evil Requiem. After downloading and installing the patch, you'll be able to use a brand new feature: Photo mode. The publisher has shared a few examples of the sorts of shots you'll be able to create: Capcom hasn't really gone into...
Thursday19th Mar 2026
News Capcom Won't Reveal One of Resident Evil Requiem's Biggest Mysteries Any Time Soon
You'll get the answer "some day"
Capcom is keeping its lips sealed as Resident Evil fans finish Requiem and start to wonder: who is Leon married to? In the final cutscene and a piece of unlockable concept art, Leon is wearing a wedding ring on his ring finger, suggesting he's tied the knot with someone. The concept art in question can be viewed...
Wednesday18th Mar 2026
News PS5 Leads Resident Evil Requiem Sales as 'Consoles Are Dead' Chat Falls Flat
The silent majority
There’s been a persistent opinion, perhaps partly powered by talkative PC players, that consoles are on their way out. Resident Evil Requiem is the latest example, where there’s been speculation it sold considerably better on PC than PS5. This was perhaps popularised by reports that emerged around the game’s launch which...
Monday16th Mar 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Flying Off Shelves, Now at 6 Million Sales
The fastest entry to reach the milestone
Resident Evil Requiem has now sold more than six million units since its 27th February 2026 release, and it's the fastest any entry in the series has taken to reach the milestone. The game managed to sell five million copies during its first week on the market across physical and digital storefronts, and...
Thursday12th Mar 2026
News Resident Evil 2 Director Says Requiem Needs a 'Non-Scary' Mode for Fraidy Cats Like Him
"I don't need the scary stuff"
Hideki Kamiya, a legendary game designer and director, has called for an option in Resident Evil Requiem to minimise the scares. Known for games such as Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and Viewtiful Joe — as well as the original Resident Evil 2 — Kamiya and his staff at Clovers have been checking out Capcom's latest...
Tuesday10th Mar 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Story DLC Confirmed, Bonus Mode in May
Is that you, Mercenaries?
Capcom has confirmed it will be heavily supporting Resident Evil Requiem during this post-launch period, most notably in the form of a story expansion and an additional mode. In a video posted to social media, director Koshi Nakanishi reveals story-focused DLC is now in development, which will "delve deeper into the world...
Friday6th Mar 2026
News If You're Loving Resident Evil Requiem on PS5, There's a Good Chance You're Old
Punished Leon
Resident Evil Requiem has been a huge hit for Capcom, selling five million units in just a few days. It’s one of the biggest single player success stories in recent memory, and it represents a really refreshing moment for anyone who loves traditional, narrative-based games. Kudos to all involved! There is a not-so surprising nugget...
Wednesday4th Mar 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses an Astonishing 5 Million Sales in Its First Week
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Resident Evil Requiem, the latest game in Capcom's popular horror action series, has gotten off to an incredibly strong start. The publisher has officially announced the new entry has surpassed 5 million units sold since its launch on 27th February 2026, meaning it's reached that milestone inside its first week on the market. As far as...
Thursday26th Feb 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem 'Head and Shoulders' Ahead of All Consoles on PS5 Pro
Sony's supercharged system delivers remarkable results
PS5 Pro has endured a turbulent first year on the market, occasionally turning in exceptional results, but often disappointing ones, too. Resident Evil Requiem bucks that trend with a benchmark showing that’s, according to tech experts Digital Foundry, “head and shoulders” ahead of all...
Friday20th Feb 2026
News Capcom Issues Reassurances as Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Leaks Run Rampant
"It's not long now"
Resident Evil Requiem is not set to release until next week, on 27th February, but we’re afraid to report early copies have already found their way into the hands of eager fans. While that’s not such a bad thing in isolation, spoilers are starting to spread, so be extra vigilant when you’re browsing the web over the next...
Monday16th Feb 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Is the Biggest Download in Series History on PS5
Set aside 72GB of space
You'll need to set aside a considerable amount of space when you go to download Resident Evil Requiem on PS5, as PS Store scraper PlayStation Game Size has leaked the title will be 72.88GB in size. This is the biggest install size of any Resident Evil game in history, comfortably beating the 58GB of space required to play...
Thursday12th Feb 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Brings Leon Back to a Very Familiar Location on PS5
Here we go again
We know, we know – you’re on a blackout, right? Resident Evil Requiem is only a couple of weeks away after all. But hey, if you’re still waiting to be convinced, perhaps this trailer will do it. It shows off more action-based gameplay, both in third-person and first-person, featuring hero Leon S. Kennedy. But the big stinger...
Monday2nd Feb 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Goes Live-Action for New Short Film Trailer
Starring Maika Monroe of Longlegs, It Follows fame
With its release now just weeks away, Capcom has taken a different approach to its Resident Evil Requiem marketing push today in the form of a live-action short film. The three-minute film depicts a mother living in Raccoon City on the day of the zombie outbreak, with the mum played by Maika...
Tuesday27th Jan 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Sounds Like a Proper PS5 Pro Showpiece
Ray tracing dictates the frame rate
Capcom looks to be shipping Resident Evil Requiem with two different graphical modes on a PS5 Pro, with one offering ray tracing and the other 120 frames-per-second. From a new interview with director Akifumi Nakanishi on the Japanese PlayStation Blog, it is explained that whether you have ray tracing turned on...
Friday16th Jan 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Reveals More Horror, Action Gameplay in Low-Key Showcase
See more of Grace and Leon in action
Capcom has shared some further gameplay clips and details for Resident Evil Requiem as part of the newest Resident Evil Showcase, as it works to show off the differences between playing as Leon and Grace in the campaign. Watch the whole show above. Overall, the livestream was very light on any meaningful...
Tuesday13th Jan 2026
News Resident Evil Showcase Gives Us Another Look at Requiem This Week, Here's When to Watch
Will you be tuning in?
Capcom will host one final Resident Evil Showcase before its latest effort Resident Evil Requiem launches on PS5 from 27th February. The broadcast will get underway from 2PM PT / 5PM ET on 15th January, and you’ll be able to watch it live on YouTube. If you’re not sure when to tune in, here’s the start time across a...
Saturday13th Dec 2025
"Like taking a cold shower after a hot sauna"
As was strongly rumoured for some time, Resident Evil Requiem will feature two protagonists, then. Previously announced heroine Grace Ashcroft will be joined by seasoned veteran Leon S. Kennedy, as their two stories overlap and intertwine. It’s worth noting that structurally the game will be s
Friday12th Dec 2025
News Leon Kennedy Really Is in Resident Evil Requiem, New Trailer Confirms
Two intertwining stories
The PS Store might have let the cat out of the bag a few days ago with its updated art leak, but we now have the official confirmation that fan-favourite character Leon S. Kennedy will play a large role in Resident Evil Requiem. He appeared during a new trailer that debuted at The Game Awards, which you can catch above. It...
Tuesday9th Dec 2025
News PS Store Leaks Resident Evil Requiem Character in Updated Art
Ahead of TGAs on Thursday
You can always rely on the PS Store to leak something in the build-up to a showcase, and with The Game Awards now just two days away, it's done it again. It has long been rumoured that Leon S. Kennedy will be a large part of Resident Evil Requiem, despite the fact Capcom hasn't once shown him in trailers or gameplay. We...
Friday5th Dec 2025
News Resident Evil Requiem Is at The Game Awards with a 'New Look'
Now less than one week away
The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley has confirmed Resident Evil Requiem will be part of the announcements in next week's show. Capcom is bringing a "new look" at the PS5 game, which will presumably be another trailer. Keighley's tweet revealing the game's inclusion also comes with a slightly new piece of key art,...
Wednesday3rd Dec 2025
News Slivers of New Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Debut on Japanese TV
Out for PS5 on 27th Feb
Some very brief — but new — clips from Resident Evil Requiem have been made public by way of a Japanese television show about the series. In the footage, we see protagonist Grace shooting a zombie on a staircase, only for it to attack her and reveal there is a second undead man nearby. Based on the decor, this scene...
Tuesday18th Nov 2025
News Don't Expect a Resident Evil Requiem Demo, Capcom Has 'No Plans'
Oh, okay
Publisher Capcom appears to confirm that Resident Evil Requiem won't be receiving a pre-launch demo. For many of the previous games in the series, Capcom has released some form of playable demo ahead of release, allowing fans to take the latest survival horror title for a spin. Even going as far back as Resident Evil 6, the company has...
Monday17th Nov 2025
News Resident Evil Requiem's Leon Kennedy 'Leaks' Are Fake News, Says Capcom
Don't believe it
Any Resident Evil fans will know that rumours have been swirling about Leon Kennedy making an appearance in Resident Evil Requiem, and it's now reached a point where a producer has commented on the matter. Ever since the horror game's announcement, it's been speculated by many that Leon Kennedy, star of several previous entries,...
Thursday30th Oct 2025
News Resident Evil Requiem Is Up for Pre-Order Now, Deluxe Edition Revealed
Priced at £64.99 / $69.99
Ahead of its 27th February 2026 release next year, Capcom has made Resident Evil Requiem available for pre-order on the PS Store. There's a standard edition available for £64.99 / $69.99, and then a slightly pricier Deluxe Edition offering costumes, skins, filters, and more for £74.99 / $79.99. Alongside the pre-order...
Friday19th Sep 2025
Rumour Everyone's Talking About Leon's Supposed Appearance in Resident Evil Requiem
Might even be revealed next week
Ever since the grand unveiling of Resident Evil Requiem — the ninth mainline entry in Capcom's hugely successful horror series — the question of whether Leon S. Kennedy shows up has been on the lips of longtime fans. It's been posited multiple times that the hero may be a playable character in Requiem, or...
