The team behind the next installment of the Resident Evil franchise had the opportunity to expand on the main protagonist and gameplay during the June 26th Capcom Presents.
Director Koshi Nakanishi, Art Director Tomonori Takano, and Producers Masachika Kawata and Masato Kumazawa explained their intent and direction with the Resident Evil Requiem. They started with their core concept for RE9, which was “addictive fear“, where people pursue catharsis they experience when facing their fears head-on. The game was confirmed as an offline single-player experience that can be toggled between first or third person, depending on player preference. They wish to continue focusing on its roots–a true horror experience.
Grace Ashcroft, the FBA agent we saw in the announcement trailer during Summer Game Fest, is the protagonist, and was described as “…introverted and easily scared“. This led to the comment that, although they considered Leon Kennedy making a return, his personality and demeanor didn’t match the atmosphere and perspective they wanted to deliver to their audience.
The team also talked more about the settling. Resident Evil 9 returns to Raccoon City, 30 years after the missile strike. The titling of this entry was intentional, as Resident Evil Requiem is described as “…a eulogy to those who came before”. Raccoon City was the epicenter for much of the RE franchise, changing the lives of so many characters.
It appears that Nakanishi and others had much more to say that the Capcom Spotlight didn’t show. They teased clips with mentions of Grace’s mother and a change in policy…and instructed us to check out the full interview on their portal with your Capcom ID.
Speaking of 30 years, March 2026 is Capcom’s 30th anniversary of Resident Evil, and the team crafted Requiem as a love letter to the outbreak that started it all. Resident Evil Requiem releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Steam February 27th, 2026.
Check out the clip from the Capcom Showcase on Resident Evil Requiem:
The Boss Rush Podcast – A Podcast About Video Games
The Boss Rush Podcast is the flagship podcast of Boss Rush Media and The Boss Rush Network. Each week, hosts Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, Stephanie Klimov, and Pat Klein, as well as their friends, fellow content creators, developers, and industry veterans come together to discuss their week in gaming, including what they’ve been playing, a randomly chosen rotating weekly segment, the Boss Rush Banter of the week, answer community write-ins, and more. New episodes are released every Thursday. Members of The Boss Rush Network’s Patreon will receive the exclusive Pre-Show at any tier along with other perks.
Advertisement
For episode schedules and more information, follow The Boss Rush Podcast on X/Twitter, Instagram, and Threads.
Email the Show:
podcast.bossrush@gmail.com
Listen to The Boss Rush Podcast:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Overcast | Audio Landing Page | YouTube
Join Our Community:
Discord | Facebook | LinkedIn
Source: Capcom via GameSpot Trailers
Featured Image Source: Capcom via GameSpot Trailers
Leave a Reply