Resident Evil Requiem shows its cards: difficulty, gameplay and big surprises you should know

Capcom details how Requiem is played, its difficulty modes and several unexpected novelties.

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Capcom has celebrated a new Showcase focused on Resident Evil Requiem, leaving a good amount of key information about its gameplay proposal, characters, and some surprises that go beyond the game itself. The event has served to clarify important doubts and to make it clear that Requiem wants to offer two very different experiences within the same adventure.

From the very beginning, the development team has focused on the differences between its two protagonists. The choice of character is not just aesthetic: it conditions the pace, camera, combat, and the way to approach each situation, reinforcing the idea of replayability from the start.

The main novelties of Resident Evil Requiem, point by point

• Two very distinct gameplay styles
  Leon and Grace are not played the same way. Leon bets on a more direct and aggressive experience, with clear nods to Resident Evil 4, while Grace moves in a territory closer to classic horror and constant tension, in line with Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 7.

• Differentiated camera depending on the character
  Grace is shown mainly in first person, reinforcing immersion and suspense. Leon, on the other hand, is played in third person, with a wider view oriented towards combat. The perspective can be changed at any time.

• More elaborate hand-to-hand combat with Leon
  Leon not only shoots: he can chain kicks, perform combos, and take advantage of improvised weapons such as chainsaws taken from enemies, which adds a much more offensive approach.

• The mystery of Elpis
  Capcom has confirmed that Leon keeps a secret related to Elpis, a key element of the story that could be linked to the infection and that fuels several theories from the community.

• Grace and resource management
  With Grace, a more tactical system comes into play: the huge Requiem revolver stands out for its power, and the extraction of blood from enemies will be fundamental as a resource for crafting.

• Three difficulty modes from the start

  • Casual

  • Modern Standard

  • Classic Standard
    The last two represent the level of challenge thought by the team, with significant differences in the save system: auto-save or classic ink ribbons.

• Unexpected collaborations
  Collaborations with Porsche (special vehicle) and Hamilton (watch line) have been announced, expanding the game’s universe beyond the screen.

• Merchandising and exclusive hardware
  Capcom will launch a line of statues of the protagonists and an exclusive Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch 2, available from launch.

Capcom closed the event by reminding that Resident Evil Requiem arrives on February 27, 2026 and will be available simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2. The new trailer shown reinforces the idea that we are facing a delivery that wants to unite action, horror, and very marked playable decisions depending on the chosen character.