Resident Evil: Requiem is one of the most anticipated games slated for 2026, so far, and as more news comes out about the franchise's ninth mainline title, its story becomes clearer. June's Summer Game Fest was filled with intriguing announcements, but the reveal of Resident Evil: Requiem was definitely the highlight of the event. The trailer surprised fans with the introduction of a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, raising questions about whether past series heroes would be returning or not.
There have been leaks and rumors suggesting that Leon S. Kennedy will play a role in Resident Evil: Requiem, but this has yet to be officially confirmed by Capcom. Grace, an FBI analyst, is expected to lead a story filled with mystery and terrifying body horror. However, according to claims from well-known leaker Dusk Golem, the story for Resident Evil's ninth chapter was supposed to be very different, potentially even tying directly to past entries in the franchise.
Resident Evil: Requiem May Be Keeping Some of the Franchise's Loose Threads From Being Tied Up
- Resident Evil: Requiem is scheduled to release on February 27, 2026.
According to Dusk Golem, the original idea for the ninth Resident Evil game was supposed to give answers to mysteries left open after the RE3 remake and Village. These claims suggest that the vial possessed by Jill Valentine at the end of RE3 and the Village finale's BSAA soldier twist were both set to be addressed, but that may no longer be the case. Dusk Golem has been making a lot of bold claims about Resident Evil: Requiem, and while they have a strong reputation within the community, it's important to take any rumors and leaks with a heavy grain of salt until made official by Capcom.
Protagonist Grace Ashcroft is the daughter of Raccoon City reporter Alyssa Ashcroft, who players were introduced to in Resident Evil Outbreak.
Requiem Could Continue an Unfortunate History of Unresolved Cliffhangers
Over the years, the Resident Evil franchise has become notorious for leaving several story threads ignored. If Resident Evil: Requiem completely scraps the alleged original idea for RE9, then it's likely that this trend could continue. Of course, there's always the possibility that the RE3 remake and Village's endings will still be addressed, and Dusk Golem is just unaware of it, but that remains to be seen.
Unresolved storylines quickly become frustrating, especially with a horror franchise that has been going strong for nearly 30 years at this point. The lore of Resident Evil is one of its most fascinating aspects, and the series continuously setting plots aside can make new stories feel far less satisfying.
According to further leaks from Dusk Golem, Resident Evil: Requiem may be Leon's last appearance in the main timeline.
Fresh Requiem News is Right Around the Corner
It has been confirmed that Resident Evil: Requiem will be playable at this year's Gamescom, meaning there is bound to be further information gathered from lucky participants. As of now, Capcom has yet to reveal whether Resident Evil: Requiem will be part of the event's Opening Night Live ceremony or not. This opening celebration showcases a variety of new game announcements, updates, and gameplay reveals. There's no way to know if another trailer for Resident Evil: Requiem will be revealed, but it's definitely not impossible.
There are high expectations for Resident Evil: Requiem, and while the hype is growing, it would be a shame if certain loose threads continued to be left in the dark. Resident Evil is iconic, but it could definitely benefit from a more cohesive story, and Resident Evil: Requiem hopefully delivers in that regard. Otherwise, the game risks leaving a lot to be desired.
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