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Resident Evil Requiem Reviews Land Strong as Capcom Fights Pre-Release Leaks

Capcom's takedown push meets a wave of strong reviews ahead of the Feb. 27 launch.

Overview

  • Capcom confirmed that numerous gameplay videos came from illegally obtained copies and asked players not to post or share the material.
  • The company said its legal team is issuing takedowns and deletion notices to protect day-one experiences for fans.
  • Leaked footage and story details surfaced days before release, drawing public condemnation from industry figures including former RE2 director Hideki Kamiya.
  • Critics published largely positive reviews on Feb. 25, with early aggregates around 88 on Metacritic and praise for the game's horror–action dual structure.
  • Requiem launches Feb. 27 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring first-person survival sections as Grace and third-person action as Leon.