Resident Evil Requiem | Review Megathread

Game Information

Game Title: Resident Evil Requiem

Platforms:

• PC (Feb 27, 2026)
• PlayStation 5 (Feb 27, 2026)
• Xbox Series X/S (Feb 27, 2026)

Trailer:

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic – 90 average – 98% recommended – 55 reviews

Critic Reviews

ACG – Jeremy Penter – Buy

"One of the Best Resident Evil Games Ever"

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Atarita – İdil Barbaros – Turkish – 91 / 100

Resident Evil Requiem delivers a revolutionary design shift within the framework of the brand in the survival horror genre.

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But Why Tho? – Mick Abrahamson – 9 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem has something for every type of fan. Tension and fear with Grace. Action and terrible humor with Leon. And a story that not only answers questions, but touches on more than just what’s happened in the modern era of the series.

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CNET – Oscar Gonzalez – Unscored

Resident Evil Requiem is the perfect blend of the two sides of survival horror that Resident Evil established. There's the genuinely scary survival horror, where you have to manage your items, and then the badass action side, where you can vent your aggression built up from being scared.

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Cerealkillerz – Gabriel Bogdan – German – 8.5 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem delivers everything fans of the series have come to expect, but rarely dares to break new ground, blending in elements that may not appeal to everyone. Those looking for a classic Resident Evil experience with solid gameplay will find more than enough content to satisfy them. However, anyone hoping for a bold leap forward for the franchise may have to wait a little longer.

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ComingSoon.net – Tyler Treese – 9.5 / 10

Leon’s latest adventure features some of the coolest moments in the franchise, some terrific scares with Grace’s sections, and an interesting story that opens up many exciting possibilities for the franchise going forward.

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Console Creatures – Hayes Madsen – 8 / 10

One of the most fascinating things about Resident Evil, as a franchise, is how often these games take on different interpretations as the series progresses. We don’t think of Resident Evil 5 the same way as when it came out, or Resident Evil 6, or Village. This is one of the few gaming franchises that meaningfully uses the past, both narratively and from a design standpoint. These are games integrally shaped by their place in time, the world, and the larger series. And similarly, I think Requiem is a game that we’ll be talking about for years to come, reevaluating more than once.

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Dexerto – Joe Pring – 4 / 5

Resident Evil Requiem keeps Capcom’s winning streak going, even if, at times, it does buckle under the weight of its own ambition. The overriding feeling after seeing the credits roll after the 10-hour mark was surprise that the adventure was over so soon.

I wanted more, especially for Leon, whose sections felt like they weren’t afforded enough opportunities to shine. While post-game weapon and difficulty unlocks provide replay value, Requiem feels like it could have benefited from extra time in the oven.

For as long as it lasts, however, Requiem is fantastic. It feels like the culmination of Capcom’s learnings from years of indecision over whether the series should be full-on horror or action, delivering the best of both worlds.

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Digital Spy – Joe Draper – 4 / 5

The best way to sum up Resident Evil Requiem is to say it's a quintessential Resident Evil game. By the end of it, the apprehension around juggling survival horror and over-the-top action couldn't have been further from our minds.

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Digitale Anime – Raouf Belhamra – Arabic – 10 / 10

"Game of the year"
Resident Evil Requiem offers a complete and thrilling experience for fans of the series, blending horror, survival, and action with a dual-character system that balances tension and action. Switching between Grace and Leon provides constant gameplay variety, with challenging levels, smarter and more interactive enemies, and richly detailed environments. The game stays true to the series' identity while offering modern improvements in graphics, sound, and mechanics that make every moment of the game tense and exciting, making it the best the series has offered to date.

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Digitec Magazine – Domagoj Belancic – German – 5 / 5

Resident Evil Requiem delivers a bloody blend of classic survival horror and frantic action. I love creeping through dark corridors with Grace, solving puzzles and hiding from zombies, just as much as I enjoy Leon’s sections, where I can let loose and land satisfying headshots. Clever level design and strong mechanical contrasts create perfectly balanced pacing while giving both characters room to shine. Impressive visuals, responsive controls, and punchy sound design round out the experience — it’s just a shame the wild ride ends after roughly ten hours.

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Easy Allies – Michael Huber – 9 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem is an outstanding mutation of two distinct gameplay styles. Grace’s more intimate and grounded exploration is married beautifully with Leon’s combat heavy focus. The story offers a nice balance between franchise history and telling a new chapter of its sprawling decades-long narrative. Capcom continues its unbelievable run of excellence, managing to make each entry have its own distinct identity while staying true to what makes Resident Evil special.

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ElderPlayers – Badr Faisal Al Mutairi – Arabic – 9 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem is a confident return to the horror roots that defined the series' identity through Grace's levels. Yet at the same time, it isn't afraid to also redefine its action gameplay, which is arguably more enjoyable than ever through Leon’s segments. Requiem isn't just a sequel to the Resident Evil Series, but a love letter to the series evolution, and proof that horror can still thrive without losing its soul. All of these elements combined made this game, quite simply, the best Resident Evil title since Resident Evil 4.

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Enternity.gr – Panagiotis Petropoulos – Greek – 8 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem combines the best features of Resident Evil survival horror with those of the franchise's action games, along with the classic puzzles, jumpscares, atmosphere, and shooting that defined the series, but it does so safely.

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Eurogamer.pt – Bruno Galvão – Portuguese – 5 / 5

Requiem is yet another powerful Resident Evil experience that conveys an enormous desire to follow this series. The two sides of Resident Evil are explored with thrilling effectiveness to achieve a very entertaining game that is a pleasure to play over and over again.

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GAMINGbible – Richard Lee Breslin – 10 / 10

As a horror game in its own right, Resident Evil Requiem is a very solid nine out of ten, but as a passionate fan of the series, it earns an additional bonus point thanks to the attention to detail and craft that’s gone into every pore of this game. Resident Evil Requiem is my Game of the Year so far and has earned my very first 10/10 in my 3 years at GAMINGbible.

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GRYOnline.pl – Michał Grygorcewicz – Polish – 8.5 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem continues the series' winning streak, once again bringing fans everything that is best about it – and this time in a way that satisfies both action and horror enthusiasts. Although the numerous references to previous instalments mean that Requiem cannot be recommended to completely new players, I wasn't bored for a moment. This is not a requiem for the Resident Evil series – but a tribute to its thirty-year legacy.

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GameBlast – Victor Vitório – Portuguese – 9 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem brings a lot of familiarity, but also dynamism by embodying in the newcomer Grace and the veteran Leon two different approaches in one campaign, alternating between the fear of survival horror and the empowerment that invites us to engage in direct and confident action. These two distinct facets are already known, but together they form a whole worthy of both resuming the main story of the series and serving as a viable entry point.

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GameOnly – Kamil Kozakowski – Polish – 5 / 5

While playing Resident Evil Requiem, I felt the same excitement I used to experience when playing the classic entries of the series on the PSX. That’s the highest compliment I can give, because I didn’t expect any modern survival horror to deliver such incredible emotions again. Capcom spent a long time experimenting with a new direction for its iconic franchise, but it seems they’ve finally found the perfect balance. I also believe it’s a very strong contender for Game of the Year.

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GameRant – Dalton Cooper – 10 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem is a horror gaming masterpiece and one of the best games Capcom has ever made. It's the ultimate Resident Evil game and will be remembered as fondly as the franchise favorites in the years to come.

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GameSpew – Richard Seagrave – 9 / 10

With its dual-protagonist setup, Resident Evil Requiem caters to both those who love traditional survival horror as well as action horror. Throw in a fantastic range of truly terrifying enemies, including zombies that feel freakier than ever thanks to their unique behaviours, and you have one of the best Resident Evil games yet, especially for those who can appreciate both of its distinct gameplay styles.

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Gameliner – Bram Noteboom – Dutch – 5 / 5

Resident Evil Requiem is an absolute blockbuster rollercoaster that masterfully blends intense survival horror and explosive action into one unforgettable, emotionally satisfying experience for fans.

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Gamer Guides – Echo Apsey – 96 / 100

Resident Evil Requiem blends the lessons and learnings of the franchise over the last ten years to create a game that offers a varied, constantly surprising, and boundary-pushing gameplay experience and a narrative that is vital to fans of the series.

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GamerFocus – César Salcedo – Spanish – 9 / 10

After a five-year wait, you can rest easy, because Resident Evil Requiem—especially in terms of gameplay—is everything a fan of the Capcom saga could hope for. It offers equal parts action and horror, cinematic cutscenes with outstanding direction, and—despite a few minor flaws—plenty of surprises. Furthermore, the franchise's DNA remains intact in every corner of the game, and those who enjoy exploring every last file will find a highly polished story in this installment, brimming with clues about what lies ahead. But for now, we can only say that Resident Evil Requiem is undoubtedly one of the must-have games of 2026.

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Gfinity – Andrés Aquino – 9 / 10

Ultimately, Resident Evil Requiem is a confident, near-perfect blend of horror and action that Capcom had long dreamt of executing. It stands tall when compared to some of the series' best entries, and while it falls a little short in a few areas and has a somewhat inconsistent pacing with unnecessary padding, it delivers the scares, the gameplay, and a surprisingly compelling story that will be sure to surprise long-time veterans of the series.

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Giant Bomb – Dan Ryckert – 4.5 / 5

Resident Evil Requiem is an excellent culmination of everything Capcom has learned during 30 years of making this franchise, and it serves as a tantalizing glimpse of what its future may hold.

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Glitched Africa – Marco Cocomello – 8 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem delivers a familiar yet enjoyable horror action experience that isn’t without its flaws. Pacing issues can make Grace’s portions feel drawn-out and generally, she’s not a very likeable character. However, there’s enough spine-chilling atmosphere here to make up for its shortfalls.

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HCL.hr – Zoran Žalac – Unknown – 80 / 100

Resident Evil Requiem is a very good adventure that suffers from uneven pacing and sudden shifts in gameplay styles. The experiment of squeezing two games into one works well enough to be fun, but it’s unlikely to be remembered as one of the best entries in the Resident Evil series.

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Hey Poor Player – Francis DiPersio – 4.5 / 5

While its underwhelming boss battles and environmental design feel like a small step back from previous entries, Resident Evil Requiem is an equally terrifying and thrilling installment in Capcom’s long-running survival horror saga. With a lengthy campaign that blends the original trilogy’s tense, methodical exploration with the action-packed set pieces that define the franchise’s modern offerings, Requiem also delivers a gripping story, making it a must-play entry that honors the series’ survival horror legacy while pushing it forward in an exciting new direction.

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IGN Portugal – Aníbal Gonçalves – Portuguese – 9 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem is a conscious exercise in reconciliation that brings two fundamental concepts of the series face-to-face: vulnerability and competence. Capcom recovers the traumatic memory of Raccoon City and attempts to tie up loose ends that, for decades, seemed scattered across the shoulders of two dichotomous protagonists. Grace represents fear, scarcity, and psychological weight. Leon symbolizes legacy, experience, and the inevitable erosion of terror in someone who has already seen too much. The game delivers two distinct rhythms and an alternation between tension and action within a cycle cemented in the franchise's history. Featuring an intelligent design evolution and a succession of striking moments—though not always providing the player agency that horror needs to truly assert itself—it keeps one foot firmly planted in its legacy and the other in the future.

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Just Play it – Aimen TAIB – Arabic – 9.5 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem doesn’t just mix survival horror and action like recent games in the series. It also brings new ideas to the gameplay and tells a bold story that is hard to predict. With strong level design, stable performance, and impressive visuals, the game proves itself as one of the best entries in the series and will surely appeal to fans.

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KonsoliFIN – Tero Lepistö – Finnish – 4 / 5

The ninth entry in the long running main series doesn't quite live up to the perhaps overly grandiose promises of the ultimate Resident Evil experience. The hybrid between survival horror and more straightforward action is still a definite success by the standards of the series.

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Loot Level Chill – Chris White – 9.5 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem continues to breathe life into the series, making excellent use of new and old ideas to tell a story that fans will love every second of.

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Mashable – Chance Townsend – 3.75 / 5

'Resident Evil Requiem' is a polished, fun entry that nails the mechanics but leans too heavily on nostalgia and padding. It’s stronger than 'Village' though not as bold as 'RE7' — and absolutely worth playing if you’re already invested in the series.

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MonsterVine – James Carr – 4.5 / 5

Resident Evil Requiem takes the best of the modern games and remakes and smashes them together to create the best Resident Evil in years. The horror sections are expertly tuned to be terrifying without losing out on the excellent combat, and the action sections are as engaging as they are overwhelming. Both sections enhance each other through impeccable pacing. The story gets the job done, but Grace and Leon elevate the experience through their characterization. It's big, it's dumb, and it goes off the rails in all the ways the best Resident Evil games do.

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Nexus Hub – Sam Aberdeen – 8.5 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem is a celebration of the franchise's legacy with well-crafted scares and tension, big action, and a story that swings from engaging to goofy at the drop of a dime.

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One More Game – Vincent Ternida – 9.5 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem blends the atmospheric, harrowing survival-horror elements of Resident Evil VII with the refined gameplay of the recent Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes. It is a fantastic addition to the series, making it an unquestionable must-play day-one purchase for fans and newcomers.

While the villains may not reach the heights of past antagonists, the overall package is undeniably fantastic. With strong performances, rewarding gameplay variety, and extras that encourage replayability, Resident Evil Requiem could be a Game of the Year contender and possibly one of the best games of 2026.

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PSX Brasil – Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho – Portuguese – 95 / 100

Resident Evil Requiem is an excellent game, taking the best elements from the Resident Evil 2 and 4 remakes. The gameplay is great, the graphics are superb, and the atmosphere is outstanding. The only downsides are the bittersweet story and the lack of extra modes.

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Prima Games – Enzo Zalamea – 10 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem isn’t just another entry in the series—it’s the culmination of decades of experimentation, refinement, and passion. Both longtime fans and newcomers alike will find it a hauntingly rewarding experience that captures everything Resident Evil has always aimed to be: terrifying, tense, and unforgettable.

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ProGamers.life – Nelson Acosta – Spanish – 10 / 10

The new installment in Capcom's legendary saga is a combination of risk, ambition, and talent that is only possible coming from one of the longest-running companies in the industry, delivering one of the best games in the series.

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Quest Daily – Julian Price – 9 / 10

This is the bloodiest, boldest, and most cohesive Resident Evil yet. Capcom has delivered a survival horror experience that respects its legacy while pushing the series forward.

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ReGame It – Ahmed Akram – Arabic – 10 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem succeeds by remembering what made the franchise iconic, vulnerability, tension, and atmosphere. While it doesn’t radically reinvent the formula, it polishes it to perfection. Fans of classic survival horror will appreciate the deliberate pacing, while newer players will enjoy its cinematic storytelling.

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Region Free – Joonatan Itkonen – 3 / 5

Heavy on nostalgia and fan service with the occasional violent delight thrown in, Requiem is a mostly fun Resident Evil title that still feels like a step down from its predecessor.

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República DG – Gabriel Petricevich – Portuguese – 9 / 10

Despite its hits and misses, Resident Evil Requiem stands as a true love letter to fans of the franchise, offering a dark campaign that lets players take control of Leon Scott Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft. Even with certain narrative limitations and a lack of depth regarding its enemies, the game makes it clear that its gameplay is a steady evolution compared to previous titles, blending dynamic combat, a frenetic pace, and an extremely fluid experience.

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Restart.run – Myles Obenza – 5 / 5

Resident Evil Requiem, to me, is one of the series’ best. As a culmination of every game that came before, I can confidently say that the story serves as both a fitting conclusion for many threads left open over the years and a benchmark for where we can expect to go from here. It combines the best parts of virtually every modern Resident Evil title, offering the iconic horror atmosphere that pioneered a genre, incredibly satisfying combat mechanics, and immersive puzzle design that even newcomers can enjoy.

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SavePoint Gaming – Jake Su – 8.5 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem sustains suffocating tension through Grace’s vulnerability and Leon’s disciplined firepower, delivering a strategic, replayable survival horror experience that feels just about right for the franchise.

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SmashPad – Jon Yelenic – 4.5 / 5

Resident Evil Requiem is a reconciliation of the series’ roots with what it grew into, and the end result is the series as it exists today. Sometimes it’s a pure horror game, sometimes it’s a horror-themed action shooter. It never tries to be both at once, and I think that is for the better.

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TechRaptor – Andrew Stretch – 9 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem does a good job creating a classic Resident Evil experience, while also giving the characters and story room to breathe through swapping protagonists. Fun (and scary) from the first moment you're jumpscared!

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The Nerd Stash – Julio La Pine – 9.5 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem brings the best of the franchise in terms of survival horror and action to deliver a memorable narrative full of nostalgia and peak survival horror experiences.

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The Outerhaven Productions – Andrew Agress – 4.5 / 5

With the ninth Resident Evil game, Capcom combines horror and action. Find out how these two tones blend together in our Resident Evil Requiem review.

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ThreeTwoPlay – Michael Seifert – German – 5 / 5

A Requiem is a special kind of memorial service and describes the remembrance of the dead. The ninth installment of the cult series couldn't be further from an actual requiem though. Resident Evil is definitely not dead, in fact it hasn't been this alive in a long time: Resident Evil Requiem presents itself as a playable "Best of" of the entire series, celebrating ideas from 30 years of history and completely captivating me from beginning to end. Established ideas are complemented by additional features, quality-of-life improvements and entirely new elements, while at its core it always feels truly like a Resident Evil game.

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Twisted Voxel – Salal Awan – 9.5 / 10

Resident Evil Requiem is a masterful dual-narrative that harmonizes the franchise's identity, pitting Grace’s claustrophobic, resource-starved survival horror against Leon’s high-octane, RE4-inspired combat. By revisiting Raccoon City with polished 4K/60fps visuals and flexible perspectives, it delivers a definitive, "best-of" experience that satisfies both purists and action junkies.

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VGC – Dave Aubrey – 4 / 5

When taken in isolation, Resident Evil: Requiem is fantastic, and a genuinely brilliant entry into the mainline series. It’s still straddling that line between fear and power, and while Grace might not have Leon’s roundhouse kicks and one-liners, she can always fall back on the Requiem. It’s a game designed to challenge you, not pull your last precious hairs from your head (unless you try Insanity difficulty). Capcom has once again delivered a polished and beautiful Resident Evil game, it’s just not quite amongst the best.

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Xbox Tavern – Jamie Collyer – 10 / 10

Easily the best Resident Evil game in many years, with inspirations from both RE2’s survival horror and RE4’s more action horror. Paced perfectly, and with plenty of surprises to discover, I can’t recommend Resident Evil Requiem highly enough.

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