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Resident Evil Requiem Debuts New State of Play Trailer Ahead of Feb. 27 Launch

The footage emphasizes a return to classic survival horror through a two‑protagonist approach.

Overview

  • Capcom premiered a new trailer during Sony’s State of Play, offering fresh story teases for Resident Evil Requiem.
  • The trailer shows Leon S. Kennedy heading back to familiar territory, hinting at ties to his past.
  • Supporting characters introduced include Emily, FBI supervisor Nathan Dempsey, and Victor Gideon, who is reported to have worked on T‑Virus research at Umbrella.
  • The game features alternating playstyles across two leads—FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft for survival segments and Leon for action—with optional first‑ or third‑person perspectives.
  • The release remains set for February 27 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, as some coverage speculates the footage may hint at a returning character such as Sherry Birkin.