Capcom has confirmed that the upcoming “Resident Evil: Requiem” will allow players to switch between first-person and third-person perspectives.
The series experimented with first-person in some smaller titles, but it was with “Resident Evil 7: Biohazard” that it shifted from a third-person to a first-person perspective for a major entry.
Combined with a major shift in tone back to the horror aspects of the franchise, the title drew considerable acclaim but also some complaints from those who dislike or are unable to play from a first-person perspective.
The subsequent eighth main title, “Resident Evil Village,” was also released as a first-person title. Later, a third-person mode was added as DLC, albeit one grafted on rather than designed with it in mind.
Here, the ninth main title is being built for both perspectives from the start. The game itself takes place 30 years after the events of “Resident Evil 3” and follows FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft investigating a series of mysterious deaths in Raccoon City.
Unlike past protagonists, Grace has little combat experience and is more easily scared. She’ll overcome her fears and get better as the game progresses.
Capcom confirms that they tested open-world and online concepts for “Resident Evil Requiem” before settling back on a traditional linear single-player game.
“Resident Evil Requiem” is releasing on February 27th 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
