Resident Evil News
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...
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...
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,...
News Real-Life Prague Becomes Raccoon City for Sony's Resident Evil Movie Reboot
Pr-aha
Filming is underway for Sony and PS Productions’ upcoming Resident Evil movie reboot, which will be directed by the acclaimed Zach Cregger. Set photos from Prague give us our first glimpse of a snowy Raccoon City, with some fans claiming it reminds them of Code Veronica’s occasionally glacial backdrop. Among the photos we see a map of...
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...
News Resident Evil 0 PS5 Remake Rumours Persist, Could Still Be Years Away
As new details reportedly leak
Suggestions of a Resident Evil 0 remake are doing the rounds again after a newly published report claims to have found casting details and a project codename. Gaming outlet MP1ST starts by corroborating the claims from May 2024, when IGN and VGC reported that Capcom has remakes of Resident Evil 0 and
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...
"I'm not gonna steal Leon"
Sony’s upcoming Resident Evil movie reboot, which will be produced by PS Productions, has started to make casting announcements. The industrious Paul Walter Hauser, who just starred in The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Naked Gun, will join the previously announced Austin Abrams in this new take on Capcom’s iconic...
News Enjoy the New Resident Evil Requiem Trailer with Improved PS5 Graphics
Republished trailer reveals obvious improvements over Switch 2
There’s no doubt the Switch 2 is a phenomenal piece of hardware, and a huge upgrade on the original console. But given its form factor and handheld functionality, it’s not a PS5. So, when Capcom showcased the latest trailer for Resident Evil Requiem during this week’s Nintendo...
News Resident Evil Requiem Has Third-Person Camera for Those Who Found Resident Evil 7 Too Scary
Best of both worlds
Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled to arrive on PS5 early next year, and when it does, you'll be able to freely swap between first- and third-person camera modes. You can choose whether to harken back to some of the older entries in Capcom's series with the third-person view, or opt for the first-person perspective adopted by...
News Stellar Blade Dev's Saucy Smartphone Shooter NIKKE Will Add Another PlayStation Fave Soon
Will you be my Valentine?
Stellar Blade dev Shift Up’s saucy smartphone shooter NIKKE: Goddess of Victory is not available on PS5, so we’ll keep this news tidbit brief. We figured, given the Korean dev’s involvement and the story at hand, it’d be worth a quick post though. Resident Evil, including Jill Valentine, is coming to the game in a...
Preview Here's Why Resident Evil Requiem's Tension Is Off the Charts
Our impressions after two playthroughs of Capcom's white knuckle demo
Capcom understands Resident Evil’s secret sauce, and that’s evident in this first demo of upcoming entry, Resident Evil Requiem. At a recent demo event prior to Gamescom, playing on a PS5 Pro, we were able to test out about 20 minutes of the upcoming survival horror. Except,...
News Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Turns Up the Intensity in New Trailer
Don't answer the phone
Resident Evil Requiem has once again impressed in a Gamescom Opening Night Live showing that shared much more gameplay and some pretty intense scenes focusing on main character Grace Ashcroft and her mum. Take a look above. The game comes out on 27th February 2026 and represents a new "era of survival horror", says Capcom...
News Resident Evil 2, 3 PS1 Ports Disappoint with No Trophy Support on PS5, PS4
Not like this
A trip down memory lane seems to be the only real reason for veteran PlayStation users to return to Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis on PS1 today, as the two classics have landed on PS Plus Premium and the PS Store without any Trophy support. The two games are available now as part of a subscription to the top PS Plus...
News Next Resident Evil Requiem Reveal at Gamescom 2025 Showcase
Keighley gets the exclusive
Geoff Keighley has bagged the exclusive on the next piece of Resident Evil Requiem news, as the host has revealed the PS5 game will be part of the Gamescom Opening Night Live showcase. He wrote on social media sites: "Witness an exclusive new look at RESIDENT EVIL: REQUIEM — only during Gamescom Opening Night Live."...
Introducing a new monster named Mortem
Shinji Hashimoto spent decades at Square Enix working as a Final Fantasy brand manager, but switched to Sony in 2022. Such is the complicated corporate structure of the Japanese electronics manufacturer, its Aniplex arm – which publishes a variety of games – sits under its Sony Music Entertainment...
News Sony's Aniplex Involved with Tactical Take on Resident Evil for Mobile
"Real-time strategy optimised for smartphones"
Sony’s very own Aniplex subsidiary, which sits under the Sony Music Entertainment umbrella, is working alongside Capcom and Korean developer JOYCITY to bring Resident Evil to mobile. A new game, subtitled Survival Unit, will be fully revealed during an online livestream from 3PM PDT/11PM BST on 10th...
News Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Was Open World, Online in Early Tests
But now it's offline and single player
Capcom has shared that it did indeed experiment with an open world and online multiplayer elements for Resident Evil Requiem before going back to the drawing board and making it an offline, single player experience. Rumours prior to the game's official announcement suggested this was the case, and now the...
News First Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Revealed in Dev Deep Dive
Multiple brief clips shared by Capcom
Capcom has shared the first clips of Resident Evil Requiem gameplay as part of a developer deep dive in the publisher's latest Spotlight showcase. Catch the video above. In between interviews with lead developers at the studio, Capcom debuted multiple gameplay videos from both the first and third-person...
News Resident Evil Requiem Is in Demand, Reaches 1 Million Wishlists
Ahead of 27th Feb 2026 release
The newly confirmed Resident Evil Requiem is already proving to be a popular title for Capcom, as the publisher shared the upcoming PS5 game has surpassed one million wishlists across digital storefronts. The game is available to wishlist now on Steam and the PS Store ahead of its 27th February 2026 release date,...
News Resident Evil Requiem Playable in 1st and 3rd Person, New Screenshots
Wave of SGF previews reveals all
New coverage of Resident Evil Requiem has gone live today, after Capcom lifted the embargo on a playable demo press got to experience at Summer Game Fest last week. Among many other details, the main takeaway is the upcoming PS5 game can be played from both the first and third-person perspective, with you able to...
News Resident Evil Requiem Revealed, Out on 27th February 2026
Pitched as a "new era" of horror
To close the Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase, Capcom announced Resident Evil Requiem, which forms the next big chapter in the mainline saga of the horror series. It's coming to PS5 on 27th February 2026, and you can catch the first reveal trailer above. "Resident Evil Requiem is the highly anticipated ninth title in...
News Resident Evil 9 PS5 Reveal This Week, It's Claimed
That's a State of Play announcement
The next mainline entry in the Resident Evil series will be revealed at some point this week, reliable leaker NateTheHate has claimed. Initially reported by MP1st, it was suggested that Resident Evil 9, as it's colloquially called, will be confirmed this week, during one of the many livestreams that make up
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Is the Fastest Selling Game in the Series, Now at 10 Million
Capcom celebrates with comical video
Capcom has announced its remake of Resident Evil 4 has now sold over 10 million copies since release in March 2023, making it the fastest-selling game in the horror series to date. To mark the occasion, the publisher posted a funny video with party hat-wearing Garnados and the famous chainsaw-wielding Doctor...
News PS Productions to Produce Resident Evil Movie Reboot by Barbarian Director
"One of our most important releases of 2026"
PS Productions will work on its first non-Sony intellectual property, as it’s been pulled in to produce a Resident Evil reboot by Barbarian director Zach Cregger. The film – set to release in theatres on 18th September, 2026 – was being shopped around, with Warner Bros allegedly interested in...
News Looks Like Resident Evil 5 Is Getting a PS5 Port Too
Seemingly joining Resident Evil 6 on PS5
Along with Resident Evil 6, it seems Resident Evil 5 will also soon receive a native PS5 version. Just like the generally detested sixth instalment, an age rating for an Xbox Series X|S version of Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar's excursion to Africa has appeared on the ESRB website. The chances of this port...
News Capcom to Pull the Plug on Rubbish Resident Evil Multiplayer Spin-Off
"The game has served its purpose admirably"
Capcom has had multiple attempts at trying to get a multiplayer version of Resident Evil to stick, but they’ve pretty much all come up short, and Resident Evil Re:Verse is no different. You may recall this game was included with purchases of Resident Evil Village, although it faced a hearty delay, and...
News PS Productions Plotting a Resident Evil Movie Reboot
Zach Cregger on deck to write and direct
There have been multiple attempts to adapt Resident Evil for the big screen, with Paul W.S. Anderson’s efforts starring Milla Jovovich being the most successful. But now The Hollywood Reporter claims a “bidding war” is underway for a franchise reboot fronted by Zach Cregger of Barbarian fame...
News Resident Evil 6 Appears Set for a PS5 Port
New age rating spotted
Capcom is preparing a native PS5 version of Resident Evil 6 if new ESRB age ratings are to be believed. The outlet has a new listing for an "Xbox Series" version of the game (spotted by VGC), suggesting current-gen ports are on the way, with a PS5 port almost certainly included. Following efforts in recent years, much of the...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Sales at Nine Million, Series' Fastest-Selling Game
You've certainly been buyin'
Capcom has confirmed its phenomenal PS5, PS4 remake of Resident Evil 4 has now sold more than nine million copies, meaning an additional one million units have been bought since its last report less than three months ago. According to Resident Evil author Alex Aniel, this makes the latest Capcom remake "by far" the...
News Capcom's PS Plus Premium Games Available Now without Subscription
Dino Crisis, Resident Evil for £8 / $10 each
An update to Capcom listings on the PS Store has seen the publisher's two classic titles available via PS Plus Premium now up for purchase individually, outside of the subscription service. Previously locked behind the PS Plus Premium tier, you can now simply buy Dino Crisis and Resident Evil: Director's...
News Resident Evil 2, 3, 7 PS5 Physical Versions Coming This December
USA gets them in January 2025
Capcom has officially revealed that physical versions for the PS5 ports of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard will be released on 6th December 2024. The three titles will then make their way to other territories like the USA a month later in January 2025. Japanese listings currently have...
News Metacritic's Resident Evil 9 Page Has Fans Hoping for Imminent Reveal
But when might that be?
Earlier this year, publisher Capcom announced the next instalment of the Resident Evil series is in development. With Resident Evil 9 confirmed in all but name, fans of the horror franchise are patiently awaiting the full reveal, and that may come very soon if Metacritic is to be believed. A page for the upcoming game was...
Random You'll Wish Scrolling Beat-'Em-Up Resident Evil: Survive Was a Real PS5, PS4 Game
SuperS.T.A.R.S.
Resident Evil: Survivor on PS1 proved the versatility of Capcom’s franchise, as it transformed the series into a lightgun shooter. That gameplay loop was later repurposed for the PS Move titles The Umbrella Chronicles and The Darkside Chronicles. We’ve also seen the series transformed into a team-based shoo
News Shocking: There's a New Resident Evil Game in Development
Directed by Koshi Nakanishi
The Resident Evil series is so consistent in its release schedule and overall quality that it hardly needs pointing out, but Capcom has revealed it has a new entry in the horror IP in active development. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard lead Koshi Nakanishi is returning as director for the production of the new game, which will...
News Sublime Horror Resident Evil Village Tops 10 Million Units
Achieves milestone faster than any other entry
Capcom is continuing to do extraordinarily well, with Resident Evil Village now surpassing 10 million units sold. The number, accurate as of 31st March, accounts for all platforms – including PS5 and PS4. The title first released on 7th May, 2021 and was updated with PSVR2 support upon the launch of...
News Capcom Making Resident Evil 0, Code Veronica Remakes Next, Reports Say
IGN and VGC corroborate
Resident Evil Zero and Resident Evil Code Veronica are what Capcom plans to bring back next as its remaking efforts continue, new reports claim. First reported by insider Dusk Golem, they claim the two remakes are "in development right now". Since their Twitter post yesterday, both IGN and
Rumour Resident Evil 9 Reveal and Release Imminent, Out in January
At first it was delayed, now it's 2025
Resident Evil 9, the sequel to Resident Evil Village, shall be announced "pretty soon" and release next year, potentially as early as January, noted horror game insider Dusk Golem has this morning claimed. They then reiterate past reporting, suggesting a seven-year development timeline, the largest budget of...
News Physical PS5 Copies of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 Briefly Listed by Romanian Retailer
Coincidence?
A Romanian retailer briefly listed physical copies of three of Capcom's more recent Resident Evil titles (Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard), fueling speculation that those who prefer discs to digital might soon have the opportunity to opt for some more. The three RE titles listed all have native PS5 digital...
News Resident Evil 4's Remake Tops 7 Million Sales Milestone
Good stuff, stranger
Resident Evil 4’s remake has been a humongous success for Capcom, with sales now topping seven million units since the title’s launch a year ago. At last count, the outing had sold 6.48 million units as of 31st December, so it’s moved another 500,000 copies since then. It did launch on Mac, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPad late...
News Resident Evil 4 Gold PS5 Getting Physical Release, But Only in Europe
Spanish special treatment
The recently revealed (yesterday) Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition is getting a physical release for collectors, but apparently, this boxed version will only be available in Europe, releasing in March. Considering the game takes place in rural Spain, this makes sense, but ignoring the world's largest economy seems strange. IGN
News Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition Brings the Full Remake Experience to PS5, PS4 Next Week
Base game, Separate Ways, and Deluxe Edition DLC
Capcom has announced a Gold Edition of Resident Evil 4 will release for PS5, PS4 next week on 9th February 2024. It'll bundle together the base game, the Ada Wong-focused expansion Separate Ways, and a bonus DLC pack sourced from the Deluxe Edition that contains bonus costumes and treasure maps,...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Sells 6.48 Million Units to Become the Series' Fastest-Selling Game
Beats out RE2 by 600,000 copies
Last year's Resident Evil 4 remake now has the honour of being the series' fastest-selling game in history as Capcom confirms it's sold 6.48 million copies as of 31st December 2023. It pretty comfortably beat the previous record set by Resident Evil 2 (the PS5, PS4 remake), which sold 5.8 million units in the same...
News More Resident Evil Remakes Are on the Way, Capcom Confirms
Resident Evil 5 is probably next
Capcom has officially confirmed it plans to continue releasing remakes of older Resident Evil games after the success of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4. At the PlayStation Partner Awards, Resident Evil 4 producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi told Game Watch that the publisher would like to continue developing Resident
News Resident Evil 4's Free VR Mode Is Out Next Week, PSVR2 Demo Available
8th December to be exact
Capcom has announced the long-awaited PSVR2 mode for Resident Evil 4 will be available for free next week on 8th December 2023. You'll be able to play the entire main story from the first-person perspective using Sony's VR headset, and a free PSVR2 demo will go live on the PS Store on the same day for anyone to try out...
News Resident Evil 4's Separate Ways DLC Shows Off Ada's Moves in Launch Trailer
Out this week
Revealed just last week during Sony's State of Play presentation, Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways is heading our way very soon indeed. This DLC add-on for the excellent remake recounts Ada Wong's perspective on the story, and the agent brings some new gameplay dynamics to the survival horror title. Most notably, she comes equipped with...
News Capcom Shares Deep Dive into All the Upcoming Resident Evil 4 DLC
More on Separate Ways, PSVR2 mode, and Mercenaries
Having made a flurry of announcements during last night's State of Play livestream, Capcom has provided a deep dive into all the upcoming Resident Evil 4 content on the PlayStation Blog. The Ada Wong-focused DLC Separate Ways is the headliner, which brings back the optional campaign from the...
News Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways DLC Is All About Ada Wong, Out Next Week
Plus a new look at PSVR2 mode
The much-rumoured Resident Evil 4 DLC focusing on Ada Wong is the real deal, and you won't have to wait long to play it: the PS5, PS4 expansion Separate Ways is out next week on 21st September 2023. It'll cost $9.99 and the upcoming PSVR2 mode is free for those who own the game. Check out the trailer above, which opens...
News Resident Evil 2 PS5, PS4 Remake Is Now the Series' Best-Selling Game
12.6 million copies sold
Capcom has updated its lengthy list of Platinum Titles to reveal the Resident Evil 2 remake from 2019 is now the best-selling entry in the series. As of 30th June 2023, it's sold 12.6 million copies, which surpasses the game that previously held the accolade in question: Resident Evil 7: Biohazard at 12.4 million units. The...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Sales Reach Five Million Milestone
More content on the way
Capcom has confirmed its masterful PS5, PS4 remake of Resident Evil 4 has now surpassed five million units sold. The milestone was announced in a press release where it's revealed the overall Resident Evil series has sold more than 142 million copies as of 31st March 2023. Having already released the free Mercenaries...
