It was revealed Resident Evil 9: Request في Summer Game Fest 2025

Gameplay Features, Story, and New Innovations

Returning to the Roots of Horror: Story and Setting

Capcom returns the series to the realm of pure horror, replacing its dazzling blockbusters with slow-paced terror. Raccoon City is not just a backdrop; it's a graveyard teeming with old ghosts and new threats.

Grace Ashcroft's story not only picks up where others left off, but she's also haunted by memories of the fate of her mother—Alyssa Ashcroft, the familiar face from Resident Evil Outbreak. The narrative promises to explore trauma and survival, weaving new and familiar characters into a relentless, suspenseful journey. With much of the city in ruins and abandoned, players can expect a claustrophobic atmosphere and moments of breathtaking beauty as they navigate its crumbling streets.

The wait is over. Capcom has officially revealed the next chapter in its legendary horror franchise at Summer Games 2025. Resident Evil 9: Requiem represents a huge moment for fans, and it remains the most adventurous installment in the series. For a franchise with such a distinctive style, this reveal is more than just a sequel—it's a powerful impetus for horror games.

Resident Evil 9: Order Officially Announced

Surprisingly Revealed: Capcom's Announcement Strategy

Capcom is adept at manipulating expectations. At this year's Summer Games Festival, the audience held their breath when Resident Evil Executive Producer June Tecucci made an unofficial announcement, then released the actual review moments later. The guard was fooled before fans and online viewers flocked to the event, then the screen faded to black and the world premiere trailer began.

The misunderstanding worked. Tension rose, anticipation mounted, and as the iconic Resident Evil theme song played, the room filled with energy.

 This calculated tension ignites the audience, generating excitement before the frame itself appears.

Resident Evil 9 Requiem

Gameplay and Tech Highlights: Capcom's new engine is at its forefront.  The first-person gameplay leans toward survival horror, but it's integrated into the open world, a first for the main series. The abandoned city blocks invite exploration, while every street is vulnerable to danger.

The big features include:

Adaptive AI: Enemies teach you tricks and hunt in packs, so no two encounters are equal.

Environmental Survival: Skies the skies for resources, repair safe zones, and use stealth to avoid heavy barriers.

Graphic Leap: Ray tracing, dynamic lighting, and atmospheric effects create constant danger and a sense of tension.

EMARSIV LOUND: 3D Sound Tech manufactured the necessary headsets for late-night sessions, screaming at maps, and de-screaming.

These changes aren't just technical upgrades—they force new gameplay, compel players to guess, and turn up the scare factor.

Development Team, Legacy, and What Makes Requiem Different

Nakanishi, best known for the Resident Evil 7 series, returns to directing the live-action adaptation, with his roots in the horror world.  With Siddha-Merritt's roster, Nakanishi and his team focus on balancing rich history with heartbreaking action.

Capcom's approach borrows the best elements of the franchise:

Stealth and resource management from R2

Re 7, the internal conflict in the village, and the atmosphere

The weight of history and cinematic nature from R4

This collection requires a focus on character-driven history. Grace isn't just fighting demons, she's grappling with her family's secrets and traumas. The Broken Race isn't just a collection of costumes; it's filled with interactive stories and intrigues about the past.

Conclusion

Resident Evil 9: Requiem wasn't just announced at Summer Game Fest; it set a new standard for the series, shaping the future of survival horror games.

With its return, the story-driven, psychological adventure promises to draw players into a world of terror where every choice could be final. As February 2026 approaches, fans and newcomers alike can expect even more anticipation, and even more fear.  Now it's time to take a look at the old releases and get Capcom ready for a great night out.