Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Reveals Dual Views

Capcom has unveiled our first glimpses of Resident Evil Requiem gameplay during a livestream showcase.

During the Capcom Spotlight event, brief segments of first-person gameplay showcased intense horror sequences featuring new protagonist FBI Agent Grace Ashcroft. Players witness Ashcroft navigating eerie corridors illuminated only by her lighter's flickering flame. One chilling moment reveals a looming humanoid creature emerging from the shadows behind her.

Another first-person sequence displays Ashcroft investigating a stately hallway while armed with a handgun – standard equipment for an FBI agent. Demonstrating tactical thinking, she examines a toolbox using Resident Evil's signature investigative close-up camera.

The livestream concluded with tantalizing third-person footage of Ashcroft exploring dimly lit environments, punctuated by another appearance of the terrifying creature lurking nearby.

Capcom developers emphasized how the first-person perspective enhances tension and immersion, while the optional third-person camera provides broader situational awareness. "Third-person mode better accommodates action-oriented playstyles," they noted.

Resident Evil Requiem allows seamless switching between perspectives via in-game options. For deeper analysis, check out IGN's hands-on preview.

Resident Evil Requiem First Gameplay Screenshots — Capcom Spotlight 2025

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The developers confirmed Requiem's timeline: thirty years after Raccoon City's destruction at the conclusion of Resident Evil 3, explaining the massive crater featured in earlier trailers. The title "Requiem" serves as homage to previous events in the series.

While fan-favorite Leon S. Kennedy didn't appear, Capcom hinted at potential involvement through cryptic developer comments noted in our breakdown.

Resident Evil Requiem launches February 27, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Discover all Capcom Spotlight 2025 announcements.

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