Capcom confirmed pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem will begin on October 29, 2025, and a special video celebrating the Resident Evil series will premiere the same day. Release for the game itself is set for February 27, 2026. Capcom teased the pre-order date on social, noting that the celebratory video will not include any new Requiem gameplay footage.
On X, Capcom posted the pre-order announcement, stating that the video will focus on honoring the franchise rather than showcasing new Requiem gameplay.
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The nightmare begins soon.
Resident Evil Requiem pre-orders will start on October 29th, US time. Plus, we'll be releasing a video celebrating the Resident Evil franchise at the same time (note: no new Resident Evil Requiem gameplay will be shown). Keep an eye out.… pic.twitter.com/M8ssS8PJsS— Resident Evil (@RE_Games) October 10, 2025
Rumors about remakes have been circulating, including talk about a remake of Resident Evil 5. The film adaptation directed by Zach Cregger, described as being made in the spirit of the games, is also in production and could appear in the video in some form. Feel free to share your thoughts on the pre-order date and what fans might see in the video, and please follow us on X, Bluesky, and subscribe on YouTube.
