Resident Evil Requiem brings horror back to Raccoon City

Resident Evil Requiem is one of the biggest releases of the year for survival horror fans. Capcom released the game on February 27, 2026, and the title is also available for PC. This is not a side project or a remake of an old episode, but the ninth main part of the Resident Evil series, which, on the brand's 30th anniversary, revisits Raccoon City and the aftermath of the disaster that marked the franchise from the beginning.

This time the focus is on Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst whose investigation leads her to a case with strong connections to Raccoon City. Capcom also confirmed Leon S. Kennedy alongside it. The difference between the two protagonists is not only narrative: Grace brings a more vulnerable, probing approach, while Leon is associated with the more confident and action-oriented side of the series. Requiem thus consciously builds tension between the feeling of helplessness and the moments when the player is given more space to deal with threats.

An important part of the experience is the question of perspective. Resident Evil Requiem offers both first-person and third-person gameplay, so the player can approach exploration in whatever way suits them best. The first-person view emphasizes anxiety, the limited view of space and the feeling that danger is just beyond the edge of the screen. The third-person view, on the other hand, better shows the character's animations, the surroundings and the action during the fight. It's not just the graphical setting, but the way the rhythm of each scene changes.

For the title, Capcom emphasizes a combination of psychological horror, exploration and action. In practice, this means that the game is not only based on the supply of ammunition and the number of enemies defeated. Space is often a puzzle in itself: the player must observe the surroundings, understand where he can retreat, and decide whether it is better to avoid or face the threat. This kind of design is most effective when the game leaves enough silence for the tension to build before anything obvious happens.

Importantly for PC gamers, Requiem is out on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The official version on Steam includes achievements, cloud saves, HDR and offline play support within the platform, but the actual experience will depend mainly on the graphics card and settings. The title uses modern lighting effects, so a balance will have to be found between image quality and stable framerate. In a game like this, steady performance is often more important than the highest possible settings, as breaking the rhythm quickly reduces the horror effect.

On a PC, an additional advantage is the choice of input devices and display options. Players can use a mouse and keyboard, a controller, or a combination of settings, and the larger screen brings out details in dark spaces. At the same time, especially with survival horror, it makes sense to check whether the computer can handle the game without aggressive quality reduction. Dark scenes with a lot of volumetric effects can show problems that are not so quickly noticed in brighter games.

Resident Evil Requiem is therefore interesting mainly as an attempt to balance the two faces of the series. Grace brings a sense of investigation and vulnerability, and Leon an expectation of a more direct confrontation. Raccoon City is not only used as a nostalgic backdrop, but as a place where the past of the series is still known. It's also important for PC gamers that Capcom treats the title as a full-fledged platform from day one, not as an afterthought. If you're looking for this year's big single horror movie with a distinct story, Requiem is among the most prominent candidates.

Sources: Capcom: Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom Town: Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil Requiem

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