Should You Buy Resident Evil Requiem?

Quick Specs

What It Is

Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth mainline Resident Evil game and the first non-remake mainline entry to return to the classic Resident Evil formula. Released February 27, 2026, it's a dual-protagonist game that alternates between two playstyles:

Grace Ashcroft — new protagonist, FBI analyst, daughter of Resident Evil Outbreak's Alyssa Ashcroft. Plays in classic survival horror style à la RE7 / RE2 Remake: limited resources, tense exploration, methodical encounters. Socially awkward, less experienced, deliberately vulnerable.

Leon S. Kennedy — series veteran returning. Plays in action mode à la RE4 Remake: heavier firepower, the merchant system returns, fewer resource constraints, more crowd-control combat.

Why It's Selling Like Crazy

Capcom announced 6 million units sold — "the fastest that a title in the series has reached this milestone." That's serious commercial momentum, and it tracks with critical reception: PC Gamer called it one of the best in the series, IMDb's user score sits at 9.4, multiple outlets gave it 9/10 or higher.

The dual-protagonist structure works because Capcom resisted making both characters feel similar. Grace's sections are genuinely scary (resource-starved horror). Leon's sections are genuinely fun (over-the-top action). The story weaves the two together with a final convergence that critics have called both the high point of the game and divisive in its ultimatum-style ending.

The Case For and Against

Price & Value Math

$69.99 for 10–12 hours is the standard 2026 AAA rate. With multiple difficulty modes and bonus content unlocked after credits, replay value is solid for a horror game. Capcom historically discounts Resident Evil titles 30–50% within 6–9 months — so if you can wait until Black Friday, you'll likely save $20–35.

But unlike Pragmata or Saros, Requiem has been out for nearly two months. The launch hype is over. The reviews are settled. If you've been on the fence since February, the data has spoken — it's a great game, and you can buy it knowing what you're getting.

The Bottom Line

Resident Evil Requiem is exactly what fans wanted from the next mainline RE — a confident, polished, dual-protagonist game that respects the series' history while pushing into new territory. The commercial success (6M units) and critical consensus (universally positive) leave very little ambiguity. Buy it.