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Datamined Music Hints at Mercenaries-Style Mode for Resident Evil Requiem

The unconfirmed audio aligns with Capcom's May 'mini-game' plan pending an official explanation.

Overview

  • A dataminer known as Syrkov found unused music in Requiem’s files and shared steps on X/Twitter for others to locate the tracks.
  • Several tracks feature a fast tempo and a steady ticking sound that listeners say suggests a countdown timer and frantic play.
  • Those cues match Mercenaries, a recurring Resident Evil side mode built around timed enemy waves and high-score runs.
  • Capcom has already announced a new Requiem mini-game coming in May, and the datamined music could fit that release.
  • Reporters note the audio might instead tie to a confirmed story expansion, so players should treat the findings as suggestive until Capcom confirms details.