Capcom unveiled the first glimpse of Resident Evil Requiem gameplay during a recent livestream, offering brief but chilling footage.

At the Capcom Spotlight 2025 event, viewers saw first-person gameplay emphasizing horror, introducing FBI Agent Grace Ashcroft as the new protagonist. She navigates eerie corridors armed only with a lighter, encountering a menacing humanoid figure looming in the darkness.

Another first-person segment showed Ashcroft exploring a grand hallway, now wielding a handgun, reflecting her FBI training. Her calm, analytical approach was highlighted as she examined a toolbox in the iconic Resident Evil close-up style.

A fleeting third-person gameplay clip revealed Ashcroft moving through shadowy corridors and dimly lit rooms, with the same terrifying creature stalking nearby.

Capcom developers explained that the first-person perspective delivers "intense, immersive horror," while the third-person over-the-shoulder view enhances "dynamic action." The latter suits players who prefer fast-paced gameplay, they noted.

Resident Evil Requiem allows seamless switching between first- and third-person modes via the Options menu throughout the campaign. For deeper insights, read IGN’s Resident Evil Requiem hands-on preview.

Resident Evil Requiem First Gameplay Screenshots — Capcom Spotlight 2025

Capcom confirmed the game is set 30 years after the Raccoon City missile strike from Resident Evil 3, explaining the massive crater in the announcement trailer. The title "Requiem" symbolizes a tribute to the series’ legacy, as Capcom described it: "This game honors those who came before."

No Leon Kennedy appearance was revealed, disappointing some fans who anticipated his return. Capcom’s developers made intriguing comments about Leon’s potential role, which we explore further here.

Resident Evil Requiem releases on February 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S. Discover more from Capcom Spotlight 2025 for additional reveals.

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