Tuesday, August 19 will likely be the next day that Resident Evil fans will get a look at the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem. Resident Evil Requiem is the next entry in the long-running Resident Evil series, set to launch on February 27, 2026. Giving players the option to choose between a first-person and third-person view, Resident Evil Requiem looks to marry old-school RE with the newer entries.
Resident Evil Requiem was first revealed at Summer Game Fest, serving as the show-closer for that event. The trailer confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem would feature Grace Ashcroft as one of its playable protagonists, along with a return to a decimated Raccoon City. Capcom then showed off Resident Evil Requiem again at its Capcom Spotlight event, and the next time that fans will get to see the game is most likely on Tuesday, August 19.
The annual Gamescom Opening Night Live event is scheduled to take place on August 19 and will feature big new game announcements and updates on previously-revealed titles. The event, hosted by Summer Game Fest host Geoff Keighley, is always an exciting one, with this year’s likely to be especially exciting for those looking forward to Resident Evil Requiem. Resident Evil Requiem is already confirmed to be playable at Gamescom, and while that doesn’t 100% guarantee it will be shown at Opening Night Live, chances are that the highly-anticipated survival-horror game will indeed make an appearance.
If Resident Evil Requiem is at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19 as expected, one has to wonder what exactly will be shown. Past Resident Evil games have shadowdropped demos at such events, but it’s tough to say if that will happen for Requiem. Perhaps fans will be treated to a new trailer that addresses the big lingering rumor about the game. For those who may be unaware, a reputable leaker has insisted that the Resident Evil Requiem main character is Leon S. Kennedy and not Grace Ashcroft, as the original trailer would lead one to believe.
Regardless if the rumors about Resident Evil Requiem featuring Leon are true or not, the fact remains that there are still a lot of unanswered questions about the game. Curious Resident Evil fans looking forward to Requiem should be sure to tune in to Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19. Even if the game is a no-show there, more information on the title will no doubt come out of the event as showgoers get their hands on the game.
