Some footage from NHK's recently aired documentary on the series showcases Grace shooting at and narrowly evading zombies.
Leon's presence in the upcoming addition to the Resident Evil franchise has been a point of suspense for the game's fans. But what will the Racoon City veteran bring to the table in this new adventure...
"The only thing I can say is that there will be characters that have been involved in the Raccoon City incident," says Masato Kumazawa.
In an interview, Masato Kumazawa said that Capcom didn't want to make the stalker enemy "a main part" of Resident Evil Requiem.
Believe what you want, says Capcom's Masato Kumazawa, but unless it's official information, don't "take everything at face value."
"Our development team is just doing its best to make sure that it’s creating the best quality game," says producer Masato Kumazawa.
The company noted that the differences between the two titles in gameplay and technical requirements meant that no issues are expected.
The decision follows Capcom's controversial decision to end Windows 10 support for Monster Hunter Wilds' future updates.
Capcom will delve into all the gory details of its highly anticipated survival horror before it launches on February 27th, 2026.
The iconic Resident Evil Village villain makes a unique return in Capcom's latest, but only if you purchase the $80 Deluxe Edition.
Capcom will also celebrate the long-running franchise in a new video, but it won't feature any new gameplay of Requiem.
Instead of "defeating enemies in a flashy manner," players will "expand their exploration area" and "overcome obstacles" with wits.
Famitsu noted other hardware on the show floor, though the resolution, frame rate and graphics settings have yet to be confirmed.
Masato Kumazawa also spoke about Capcom striking a balance between presenting a complete experience and including Easter eggs.
Capcom's Koshi Nakanishi is unsure whether the sequel is "actually scary," because it's "our bread and butter, what we make every day."
The duo have also confirmed that the hooded figure in Resident Evil Requiem is not a returning character, but rather a brand new one.
Confidence from porting Resident Evil Village to the hardware ultimately led Capcom to develop a version for the Switch 2.
"We're always happy that people are interested in the game enough to speculate so much,” said producer Masato Kumazama.
While the TGS 2025 demo in handheld mode may not be running at 60 frames per second, the frame rate is stable, and it looks good.
Leaker AestheticGamer also reports that his story mainly occurs in 2020, eight years before the game's present-day scenario.
