Capcom has a released a new short film for the upcoming release of Resident Evil Requiem, titled “Evil Has Always Had a Name.” As reported by Entertainment Weekly, the three-minute film stars Maika Monroe and follows and mother and daughter leading up to and after the fall of Raccoon City.
Resident Evil Requiem launches February 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. In June 2025, Final Weapon had the opportunity to experience hands-off gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest. During The Game Awards 2025, Capcom confirmed that iconic series protagonist Leon Kennedy is making his return as a playable character in Resident Evil Requiem.
A Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition will be available with the Standard Edition ($69.99), a pack of five costumes, four weapon skins, two screen filters, two weapon charms, and much more. A Premium Steelbook Edition ($89.99) was also revealed featuring the full game, Deluxe Edition contents, and a limited-edition lenticular card.
A special edition Resident Evil Requiem Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller ($99.99) with designs from the game and a gunmetal-black finish will be available from Nintendo on launch day, and pre-orders are live in the My Nintendo Store. A Grace Resident Evil Requiem amiibo will launch in summer 2026.
Fans can also look forward to Nintendo Switch 2 versions of Resident Evil biohazard Gold Edition and Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, launching the same day as Resident Evil Requiem. A Resident Evil Generation Pack bundle, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, will include all three games. Pre-orders are available now for $89.99 in the Nintendo eShop.
