Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem has already been wishlisted by over one million players on Steam and the PlayStation Store, signaling strong early interest in the next chapter of the survival horror franchise. At the moment, no listing has appeared on the Xbox platform.
“Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for over a million of you who added Resident Evil Requiem to the wishlist! Thank you!”
— Capcom, via the official Resident Evil social media channels
While wishlists don’t reflect actual sales, hitting the million mark is a clear indication that anticipation is high.
Resident Evil Requiem was one of the standout reveals during this month’s wave of gaming showcases. Closing out the Summer Game Fest event, the game debuted with a nearly four-minute trailer that generated considerable buzz across the community.
No release date has been announced yet, but Requiem is already shaping up to be one of Capcom’s most-watched projects in the near future.
Resident Evil Requiem Will Let Players Switch Perspectives as It Returns to Raccoon City
The ninth main entry in the Resident Evil series is set to bring players back to a ruined Raccoon City, this time through the eyes of Grace Ashcroft, an FBI intelligence analyst.
One of the most notable features of Resident Evil Requiem is the ability to freely switch between first-person and third-person perspectives at any time, marking a first for the franchise in terms of native gameplay flexibility.
For fans eager for more details, Capcom has announced a dedicated event this Friday, June 26, where it will share new information about Requiem along with updates on several other titles, including Pragmata, Street Fighter 6, and Monster Hunter: Wilds.
Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled to launch on February 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
