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Resident Evil: Requiem Draws Early Praise as Capcom Opens Hamburg Launch Experience

Early reviews cite striking presentation, per‑character camera choice, plus a compelling mix of stealth with combat.

Overview

  • The ninth mainline entry launches on February 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Capcom’s two‑day Launch Experience at MediaMarkt Xperion Hamburg runs February 26–27 with 30+ playable stations, a horror walk, stage shows and creator guests, with streams via Rocket Beans and Capcom Germany.
  • Players alternate between Grace Ashcroft for resource‑scarce stealth horror and Leon S. Kennedy for action‑heavy encounters, with first‑ or third‑person view selectable per character.
  • Pre‑load opened for pre‑orders on February 25, with reported downloads of about 72 GB on PS5 and roughly 27 GB on Switch 2, and multiple editions listed around €69.99–€99.99.
  • Reviews highlight strong audiovisuals and a 14–18 hour campaign, while noting lighter puzzles and some narrative quirks, and the game carries an 18+ rating.