Gamescom 2025, one of the most important events in the gaming world, opened its doors yesterday and welcomed gamers with an exciting surprise on opening night: the first trailer for the new Resident Evil game, Resident Evil Requiem, has been released. The recently announced game revealed new details about both its story and its main character.
Resident Evil Requiem trailer released
Resident Evil Requiem introduces a new character to the series: Grace Ashcroft. Grace, an FBI agent, is assigned a new mission that requires her to travel to Raccoon City, which was destroyed thirty years ago, and she suddenly finds herself caught up in terrifying events.
Shiftdelete.netThe trailer also hints at Grace’s past. Grace’s mother, Alyssa Ashcroft, also appears in the trailer. Fans of the series will recognize Alyssa from 2003’s Resident Evil Outbreak.
Capcom states that Resident Evil Requiem is a true horror game. The game offers players the opportunity to play from two different camera angles. Players can switch between first-person (FPS) and third-person (TPS) perspectives at any time.
Resident Evil Requiem will be released on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Capcom claims that Resident Evil returns to its horror roots and will offer fans a truly thrilling experience.
The trailer contains scenes that support this claim, and the story of new character Grace Ashcroft and her connection to Raccoon City seem poised to further expand the series’ universe. The inclusion of Alyssa Ashcroft in the trailer signals a connection to past games and the integration of the series’ entire history into this new installment.
