First Look at Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay: Capcom Explains Why Leon Isn’t the Ideal Protagonist

Man, where to even start with that Capcom Spotlight? June’s showcase had everyone hyped up for Resident Evil Requiem — yeah, that buzz was real. We got a sneak peek, but not quite the knockout gameplay session we were all daydreaming about. Seriously, I was hoping for some adrenaline-pumping action, but what did we get instead? A developer diary kind of vibe. You ever watch something that’s like halfway between a movie and a talk show? Yep, it was a bit like that.

So anyway, what’s Capcom doing with the sequel? Turns out, they’ve got their reasons, and they kind of laid it out there in this awkward, insightful way. Though — side note — I was distracted by some of the talking heads. Why do they always look like they’re sitting in overly tidy home offices? Like anyone’s really working with nothing but a plant and a laptop on their desk.

Oh, and the big reveal? The protagonist, right? Grace Ashcroft, they’ve blessed her with the Ashcroft lineage from the Resident Evil Outbreak spinoffs. Folks were buzzing about this mystery for ages. It’s like the universe suddenly made sense for a split second. But then I wondered, why aren’t we still riding the Leon Kennedy train? Honestly, his thing with Raccoon City was legendary, but no, they wanted someone who could, you know, actually act scared. Grace, she’s the new face of dread — relatable much?

Anyway — or was it something else I was going to say? Oh, right. Her FBI agent skills give her just the right amount of pluck, without turning the game into Rambo. You know what I’m saying?

Now, about actually playing this game. It’s all set for full immersion in both first and third-person views. Capcom’s choice wasn’t because of some add-on from Resident Evil Village but right from what they noticed: players just pick a viewpoint and stick with it. Like choosing a side at a buffet and never going back for more.

Mark your calendars or maybe just scribble on the back of your hand — February 27, 2026. That’s when Requiem makes its debut on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Should be a ride, though I’ll probably have the date wrong, knowing me. But really, who can track years at this point?