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Resident Evil Requiem (RE 9) News

2025

June 26

　⚫︎　Capcom's latest Creator's Message delivers a haunting first glimpse at Resident Evil 9: Requiem, built around the concept of "addictive fear." The game revisits a transformed Raccoon City three decades later and stars Grace Ashcroft—an emotionally exposed lead character breaking from tradition.

Read more: Capcom Spotlight June 2025 | Everything Announced (Game8)

June 12

　⚫︎　Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) director Koshi Nakanishi has officially confirmed Grace Ashcroft as the game's new protagonist.](https://game8.co/articles/latest/resident-evil-requiem-grace-aschroft-confirmed-as-the-new-main-character) Neon Slice reported, citing a private message sent to platinum Resident Evil Ambassadors, that Nakanishi clearly designated Grace as the central figure in the upcoming installment.

Read more: Resident Evil Requiem Grace Aschroft Confirmed as the New Main Character (Game8)

June 9

　⚫︎　Further Resident Evil Requiem updates might arrive later in June, as hinted by a social media post from a reputable insider. Although specifics weren't provided, the teaser has sparked fan theories about Capcom or its associates possibly revealing new gameplay clips, plot insights, or a launch timeframe.

Read more: More Resident Evil Requiem News Could Be Coming Sooner Than You'd Think (Game Rant)

May 30

　⚫︎　Resident Evil Requiem, also referred to as Resident Evil 9, debuted during the Summer Game Fest 2025 opening events, with its own special segment showcasing the reveal trailer.

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