Resident Evil Requiem is almost entirely another game until Capcom realizes that “fans don't want it”

Earlier this week, Capcom shared a new preview Resident Evil Requiemthe ninth game from the long-running franchise. According to Capcom, Requiem is already in PSN and Steam's 1 million wish list. But would that number be so high if Capcom had gone through the original plan to make Requiem an online game?

Resident Evil Requiem Director Koshi Nakanishi shares online developer diary On Capcom's official website (pass VGC) and revealed that the game was originally developed as an online title. Nakanishi added that the team proposed the “interesting concept” of the game, but eventually gave up their online plans when the team realized that RE fans didn't want it. Instead, Requiem is regained a single player like eight exes.

Considering the origins of Requiem are online titles, this may explain why it features Grace Ashcroft, daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from the franchise’s first multiplayer game, Resident Evil. This story is being answered, too Narrative threads in the first three games Return to Raccoon City 30 years after the blow-up to end the zombie invasion.

During Capcom showcase, one of Requiem's ​​developers explained why Leon Kennedy is perfect for horror games Just like the current chapter in the franchise. Grace is a FBI agent in the game and she does have some gun experience, but she is not an action hero like Leon. The struggle to survive for grace will be more of a struggle than Leon.

Resident Evil Requiem will hit Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC on February 27, 2026. The date is less than a month away from the 30th anniversary of the original Resident Evil game.