Resident Evil 9: Requiem Revealed—But Who Is Grace?

Capcom has officially unveiled Resident Evil, now titled "Resident Evil Requiem," during Summer Game Fest 2025, sending fans into a frenzy with a cinematic trailer and a firm release date: February 27, 2026, for PlayStation, Xbox Series X/S, and PC The announcement teases a dramatic shift for the franchise, promising high-stakes action and a new tone that departs from previous entries.

The trailer introduces a mysterious new protagonist, FBI technical analyst Grace Ashcroft, who is dispatched to investigate a string of bizarre murders at a hotel—hinting at a possible connection to Alyssa Ashcroft from earlier Resident Evil lore Raccoon City, long thought destroyed, appears in ruins, raising questions about its role in the new storyline and whether the game will feature open-world elements.

While gameplay specifics remain under wraps, Capcom’s cryptic tagline—“Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living.”—suggests a chilling, fresh experience for both veterans and newcomers With the series’ 30th anniversary approaching and anticipation building, all eyes are now on what secrets Resident Evil Requiem will reveal next.