What to play before Resident Evil Requiem: The essential chapters to understand the story

These are the essential games if you want to arrive prepared for the new episode.

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Resident Evil Requiem is not a standalone installment. Its story directly connects with key moments in the saga, especially the events in Raccoon City and some historic characters. If you want to understand all the nuances of Capcom’s new title, it’s a good idea to review certain fundamental chapters.

We already know that Requiem is set chronologically in 2026, many years after the destruction of Raccoon City. However, its background draws directly from the events that occurred in 1998 and characters that have been part of the Resident Evil universe for decades.

Essential Games to Understand Resident Evil Requiem

These are the titles that provide the most context:

Resident Evil (HD Remaster)

• The origin of the T-Virus outbreak and the beginning of the disaster. It’s the foundation upon which the entire universe is built.

Resident Evil 2 Remake

• Key to understanding the fall of Raccoon City and the role of Leon S. Kennedy. Its setting and characters are fundamental to grasping the legacy that Requiem inherits.

Resident Evil 3 Remake

• Depicts the city’s final collapse and the bombing that ended the outbreak. It’s especially relevant due to its direct connection to the destruction of Raccoon City.

Resident Evil Outbreak and Outbreak File 2

• Alyssa Ashcroft enters the scene here, an important character in the family background that connects to current events. Although these titles were only released on PS2 and haven’t been remade, they provide key context.

Recommended for Expanding Context

• Resident Evil 4 Remake — Delves deeper into Leon and his evolution after Raccoon City.

• Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village — Although they tell a different story, they expand the modern universe and leave open threads that could be relevant.

If you don’t want to play the entire saga, with Resident Evil 1 HD, Resident Evil 2 Remake, and Resident Evil 3 Remake, you’ll have a solid foundation to enjoy Resident Evil Requiem with a greater understanding of the background. For those who want to go further, the Resident Evil universe offers enough pieces to complete the puzzle before the new release.