First Glimpse of Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay: Capcom Reveals Why Leon Wasn’t the Right Protagonist

Okay, so I get it — June came, everyone was buzzing about Capcom’s Spotlight, right? And BOOM, Resident Evil Requiem pops up on screen. Was it the blow-your-mind gameplay explosion we all dreamed of? Nah, not really. Felt a bit like waiting for fireworks and getting sparklers instead.

So, here’s the thing — we did catch a few nuggets of info about why Capcom’s steering this sequel ship where it’s going. Honestly, the whole deal was wrapped up like one of those developer diary chats, you know, with a lot of faces talking and flashes of gameplay sneaking in like shy kids at a party.

Oh, right. There was this long-time puzzle piece fans were itching to solve. Turns out, Grace — the game’s new star — yeah, she’s got ties to the Ashcroft clan from the Outbreak saga. Like, who knew? I didn’t. But it sets the stage for a breakaway from all the Winters family stuff. Guess they needed a sidestep back to the Raccoon City chaos. Oh, and happy 30th anniversary to Resident Evil, by the way. Seems all tidy, doesn’t it?

Now, real quick, let’s talk about why Leon Kennedy isn’t at the helm here. Seriously, it’s almost like they wanted someone who’d jump at their own shadow — that’s where Grace comes in. She’s not a seasoned pro, more like us fans, wide-eyed and ready to freak out.

She’s FBI though, so she can pull a trigger or two. It’s a neat little balance — raw rookie vibes but packing heat. Made me think: “What if I was ever in her shoes?” Anyway, Grace rides, we ride. Simple.

Oh, those clips from Summer Game Fest— yeah, Requiem’s offering both first-person and third-person views. It’s not because of Resident Evil Village’s DLC switch-up, says Capcom, but more because players are apparently into choosing sides. Team First-Person or Team Third-Person — pick yours!

Mark your calendars — February 27, 2026. That’s when Requiem is set to drop kick into stores. Console warriors, PC geeks, it’s all heading your way on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Gonna be a wild ride, huh?

Anyway — where was I? Oh yeah, missed the fireworks, but the sparklers? Not too shabby.