Capcom confirms 'Resident Evil 9' for February 2026
After nearly two years of radio silence from one of gaming's most iconic horror franchises, Capcom has finally lifted the veil on Resident Evil 9, officially titled Resident Evil Requiem. Set to launch on February 27, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, this new chapter in the long-running survival horror saga promises a chilling return to the series' roots—with a few major surprises along the way.
The reveal trailer for Resident Evil Requiem opens in classic RE fashion: eerie music, flashing lights, and a murder mystery. Players are introduced to Grace Ashcroft, an FBI agent and the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, the investigative reporter from Resident Evil: Outbreak. Grace is called in to investigate a grisly scene at the very hotel where her mother met her end.
Things quickly spiral into the bizarre, as a mysterious illness begins claiming lives and grotesque creatures emerge from the shadows. But the biggest shock? A brief shot confirms that players will revisit the ruins of Raccoon City, the ground zero of the Resident Evil outbreak mythos. The iconic Raccoon City Police Department (RPD) even makes a fleeting appearance, sure to stir nostalgia among longtime fans.
Despite these tantalising teases, Capcom is keeping major story and gameplay details under wraps—for now.
Gameplay specifics are still a mystery. Persistent rumours suggest Resident Evil 9 may adopt an open-world structure, a significant evolution for the series. However, Capcom hasn't confirmed whether the game will be open-world, linear, or somewhere in between. It's also unclear if the game will continue with the first-person perspective used in Resident Evil 7 and Village, or revert to the third-person camera seen in Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 4 Remake. Given the cinematic presentation of the trailer, third-person seems more likely—but nothing is off the table.
What is confirmed is that Resident Evil Requiem will be playable at Gamescom 2025, with Opening Night Live scheduled for August 19. That event will likely provide a deeper dive into the gameplay systems, tone, and structure of the game.
According to industry chatter, Resident Evil 9 is poised to kick off a three-year streak of annual Resident Evil releases. If true, this could mean new entries, remakes, or spin-offs in 2027 and 2028. Capcom seems ready to reignite its flagship horror series in a big way, and Requiem looks to be the catalyst.
For now, the wait for February 27, 2026 begins—and with it, the speculation, excitement, and dread that only a Resident Evil title can deliver.
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