Over the past few months, Capcom has gradually unveiled new information about Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline entry in the horror franchise. The game returns players to the infamous Raccoon City, casting them as Grace Ashcroft, an FBI technical analyst whose mother, Alyssa, survived the outbreaks depicted in Resident Evil Outbreak. Amid these revelations, a fresh leak suggests a crossover nod to Resident Evil Village’s towering antagonist, Lady Dimitrescu.
The rumored details, shared by leaker Abdullah, aka SpookyHoo on X, focus on the Deluxe Edition of Resident Evil Requiem. Images purportedly show Grace receiving five alternate costumes, with two visible in the leak. One outfit transforms Grace into a version of Lady Dimitrescu, allowing players to channel the iconic vampire matriarch’s elegance and stature through cosplay rather than her physical return to the story. The second revealed costume, dubbed “Apocalypse,” evokes themes of desert survival and may reference the broader Resident Evil film series, particularly echoing aesthetics from Resident Evil: Extinction.
Beyond costumes, the Deluxe Edition reportedly includes additional nostalgic elements. A Mr. Raccoon Charm pays homage to the destructible collectibles in Resident Evil 2 Remake, while a classic music audio pack and a “Letters from 1998” file collection immerse players in the series’ late-1990s roots. The three unrevealed costumes remain speculative, though possibilities include outfits inspired by characters such as Jill Valentine from Resident Evil 3 or Rebecca Chambers from Resident Evil 0. Rumors also persist about Leon S. Kennedy’s potential involvement in the main narrative, which could extend costume options to him if confirmed.
What Resident Evil Requiem Is About
At its core, Resident Evil Requiem explores the enduring scars of the Raccoon City incident decades after its destruction. Grace Ashcroft arrives in the quarantined ruins under FBI orders to investigate anomalous bio-organic activity, uncovering evidence that Umbrella Corporation's experiments never truly ended. Gameplay blends traditional survival horror with modern twists: players navigate derelict buildings and underground labs, managing limited resources while solving puzzles tied to Grace's hacking expertise.
The narrative delves into themes of legacy and redemption, as Grace grapples with her mother's suppressed memories and the moral ambiguities of corporate greed. Expect tense encounters with evolved bioweapons, stealth sections emphasizing evasion over combat, and branching story paths influenced by player choices—hallmarks of the series' evolution.
As with any unverified leak, these details should be approached cautiously until Capcom provides official confirmation, likely alongside pre-order announcements.
You can watch the 2nd trailer for Resident Evil Requiem below:
Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled to launch on February 27, 2026.
Source: Abdullah, aka SpookyHoo on X
