Resident Evil Alyssa Ashcroft Returns in Requiem
The new game promises to deliver a fresh and thrilling experience, with a global plot and a possible return to a third-person perspective, and fans can look forward to more information about the game in the coming months, as Capcom continues to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise.
Capcom has announced Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth main installment in the survival horror franchise, with a release date of February 27, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, featuring FBI agent Alyssa Ashcroft as the new protagonist.
The game was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2025, following a teaser that acknowledged the franchise's 30th anniversary. Resident Evil Requiem will continue the series' legacy while pushing the survival horror genre forward. The trailer for the game has been released, featuring a tone similar to The X-Files and confirming the return to Raccoon City, the original outbreak spot.
The game appears to be shifting back to a global plot, after the previous two games focused on hyper-localized horror. The trailer also suggests a possible return to a third-person perspective, which has been a hallmark of the series. Capcom's Jun Takeuchi appeared on the Summer Game Fest stage to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Resident Evil, thanking fans for their patience and promising that information about the next Resident Evil game will be revealed soon.
With the release of Resident Evil Requiem, fans of the series can expect a new and exciting installment that will continue to push the boundaries of the survival horror genre. The game's return to Raccoon City and the introduction of a new protagonist, Alyssa Ashcroft, are sure to generate excitement among fans, and the scheduled release date of February 27, 2026, is sure to be highly anticipated.