Producer Capcom has defined the next steps for the ninth chapter of its main survival horror franchise. The tipster known as Dusk Golem has released detailed information about the upcoming expansion of Resident Evil Requiem. The additional content will feature agent Leon S. Kennedy as a central figure in the narrative. The base game is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026. The title will arrive simultaneously for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and the new Nintendo Switch 2 platforms. The strategy aims to keep the user base active well beyond the initial sales period.
The decision to focus on a classic character meets the Japanese developer’s long-term planning. Director Naoki Nakauchi confirmed that the studio has prepared a robust post-launch update schedule. The production of the expansion served to fill gaps generated by delays in the project’s original development cycle. The executive highlighted in recent interviews that the presence of well-known figures guarantees the
