Prepare yourself for the horrors ahead as Resident Evil™ Requiem wraps up spooky season with a bang with pre-orders now available across all platforms, including PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and now for the first time ever on Epic Games Store, with official release taking place on February 27, 2026. All pre-orders will come with Grace’s gritty costume “Apocalypse” as a pre-order bonus. Not only that, “Road to Requiem” showcased a frightful amount of new Resident Evil™ announcements that are sure to make you scream.
Hosted by the legendary Maggie Robertson, voice actress of the iconic Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil™ Village, “Road to Requiem” provided an in-depth look back at the Resident Evil franchise, diving into the unforgettable characters, terrors, and chilling details that have all led up to this latest installment, beginning with the 1998 Raccoon City Incident.
Additional announcements made within “Road to Requiem” include:
- Two Epic Editions – Resident Evil Requiem will be available in both Standard and Deluxe editions, with the Deluxe edition featuring the same base game as the Standard edition, plus an exclusive pack of five costumes, four weapon skins, two screen filters, two weapon charms, and more!
- Flaunt Your Fandom in Fortnite! – In celebration of Capcom’s introduction into the Epic Games Store, players who purchase Resident Evil Requiem via Epic Games Store will receive special Resident Evil-themed collaboration items in Fortnite like the Grace outfit! Fortnite collaboration items will be distributed after the release of Resident Evil Requiem and we’ll have more details to share soon.
- Play Like a Pro! – The special edition Resident Evil Requiem Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller featuring designs from the game and styled in gunmetal-inspired black will be available from Nintendo on launch day.
- First-Ever Resident Evil Amiibo – Grace from Resident Evil Requiem will become the first-ever Resident Evil amiibo, available starting in Summer 2026.
- Get Your Popcorn Ready! – A jaw-dropping “Resident Evil Showcase” will premiere early next year with an even deeper look at Resident Evil Requiem. Get your popcorn ready!
Additionally, experience Resident Evil Requiem like never before with the Premium Steelbook Edition featuring the full game, Deluxe Edition contents, and a limited-edition lenticular card exclusive to this release. Available while supplies last.
And don’t forget…Resident Evil™ biohazard Gold Edition and Resident Evil™ Village Gold Edition will also release on Nintendo Switch 2 the same day that Resident Evil Requiem drops, featuring post-story scenarios and extra game modes. Resident Evil Village Gold Edition will also feature the beloved third-person perspective option. Grab the full bundle with the Resident Evil Generation Pack, exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, featuring Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Gold Edition, Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, and the all-new Resident Evil Requiem.
Stay tuned for even more pulse-pounding Resident Evil Requiem announcements in the months ahead!
Media Contacts
Jesse Steinberg
Associate Director, Public Relations
jesse.steinberg@capcom.com