First Look at Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay: Why Leon Wasn’t the Right Fit for Protagonist, Says Capcom

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So, there I was, waiting like everyone else for June’s Capcom Spotlight, all hyped up to glimpse some crazy new gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem. But, plot twist, it wasn’t what I expected. Not in a bad way necessarily—just, you know, not what I pictured.

We got a cool peek into why Capcom is steering the sequel ship in its current direction. Not a full-on demo, but like one of those developer diary things. You know the type—lots of talking heads. I remember thinking, why are they doing this? But I guess it all made sense later. Or did it?

Anyway — or wait, hold on — the Resident Evil Requiem segment kind of felt blah at first, maybe because it was more about the brains behind the game. Sure, there was gameplay, but scattered. Like confetti at a party that didn’t quite pop off. Oh, and one nugget: Grace, our MC, is actually an Ashcroft, straight from the Outbreak series. Mind blown, right?

Capcom’s switching gears with Requiem, moving on from the Winters family drama and looping back to the Raccoon City and Umbrella saga. Plus, it’s the 30th anniversary of the series—talk about a full circle moment!

But wait, I was thinking—why isn’t Leon Kennedy our hero here? He’s the guy with the whole history with Raccoon City, right? But Capcom had a logic to their madness. They wanted someone who’d jump at their own shadow, and that, my friend, ain’t Leon.

That’s where Grace Ashcroft comes in. She’s supposed to be like your regular player—green in the field but packing some firepower. Kind of like a relatable rookie FBI agent, right? So when she’s spooked, you’re spooked.

Oh, and a neat tidbit for you: Requiem’s gonna be playable in both first and third-person. Not ‘cause of Resident Evil Village’s third-person DLC, but because Capcom figured folks like to stick to one viewpoint. Makes sense, I guess?

So, circle your calendars—February 27, 2026. That’s when Resident Evil Requiem hits PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Can’t wait to dive in and see if Grace lives up to the hype or gets eaten by it. Who knows? Could be either.

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