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Resident Evil Requiem Will Bring Back Raccoon City Characters, Producer Confirms

Capcom is keeping names under wraps to manage expectations before its early‑2026 showcase.

Overview

  • Producer Masato Kumazawa said characters from previous games will appear, including those connected to the Raccoon City incident.
  • He cautioned fans not to over‑expect specific returns and declined to identify which characters are included.
  • The game stars Grace Ashcroft, and coverage indicates her mother Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak appears.
  • There will be no public demo for Requiem, and players will not need prior knowledge of Outbreak to follow the story.
  • More details are slated for a Resident Evil Showcase in early 2026, with release planned for February 27, 2026.