One of the final reveals at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 was a brand-new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, offering fans their first deep look at the backstory of protagonist Grace Ashcroft. Set to release on February 27, 2026, Resident Evil Requiem is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious entries in Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise.
Hybrid Gameplay Approach
Resident Evil Requiem will let players experience the game in two distinct styles. Fans of modern Resident Evil titles can play in third-person over-the-shoulder view, similar to Resident Evil 4 Remake, while others may prefer the immersive first-person perspective made popular by Resident Evil 7 and Village.
Grace Ashcroft’s Backstory
Grace Ashcroft is revealed to be the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, the investigative reporter from Resident Evil: Outbreak. In the latest trailer, which takes place years before the events of the original reveal, fans see Alyssa arriving at a hotel where Grace is working on her computer. Their relationship appears strained due to Alyssa’s late-night reporting duties.
Things take a sinister turn when Grace receives a mysterious phone call and the power suddenly goes out. Alyssa suspects someone is after them, and as they attempt to escape the hotel, they encounter the front desk clerk—only for him to be attacked by a cloaked figure first teased in the initial Resident Evil Requiem trailer.
A Family Tragedy
The trailer’s climax shows Grace suffering from a panic attack as Alyssa tries to calm her down. However, the story takes a darker twist, with something terrible happening to Alyssa off-screen, leaving her fate uncertain. This moment raises major questions about how Grace’s traumatic past will shape her role as the central character of Resident Evil Requiem.
Return to Raccoon City
Beyond Grace’s personal story, Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will also bring players back to the iconic Raccoon City, tying Grace’s journey to the franchise’s roots. With more trailers likely on the way before launch, fans are eagerly waiting to see how Grace’s survival horror story unfolds.
👉 Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27, 2026, and promises to blend fresh gameplay mechanics with an emotional and terrifying new chapter in the series.