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Resident Evil, one of the finest gems in the survival horror genre, is ready with its next installment. Over the years, Capcom has presented gamers with several immensely successful Resident Evil games. Eventually, they have set the bar high for the next installment.
Since the ninth main entry of the Resident Evil series was announced, the hype around the game has skyrocketed. Officially, this game is scheduled to come on February 27, 2026. Ahead of its official launch, this game is already shattering records on Steam and the PlayStation Store. This milestone highlights the immense enthusiasm among players about the game.
After the 2021 release of Resident Evil Village, Capcom focused on remakes. However, the news of Requiem was in the air for a long time. Turning the speculations true, Capcom announced this ninth entry during the Summer Game Fest on June 6, 2025. This trailer captured fan attention as soon as it was revealed.
This hype has escalated beyond expectation. Within three weeks, Capcom officially revealed that the game had crossed over 1 million wishlists on Steam and the PlayStation Store. The most important part of this milestone is that it came even before the game was listed on the Xbox Store. So, this number will go further as Xbox players will start wishlisting this game.
Capcom officially acknowledges the success of Resident Evil Requiem and shared a celebratory post on their official Resident Evil handle on X (formerly Twitter). They thanked gamers for their support and stated, “Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the over one million of you who wish‑listed #ResidentEvilRequiem! Thank you!” At the time of writing, the official reveal trailer of the game is standing at more than 2.7 million views on YouTube.
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The Resident Evil franchise often redefines the survival horror gaming genre with its exceptionally well-made installments. With a richly portrayed in-game world, confident protagonists, realistic challenges, and other elements, Capcom set new standards for these games. The ninth entry, expectedly, won’t disappoint gamers.
As the trailer shows, it takes players to a ruined Raccoon City and introduces a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. She is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak. The story of the game unfolds as Grace roams around the city and uncovers mysteries. What is the feature that stands out the most? Well, that’s the switch between first- and third-person perspective on the go.
This return to familiar territory, paired with new gameplay mechanics and a fresh storyline, has sparked both fan nostalgia and intrigue. Rumblings of a potential crossover with RE4’s Leon S. Kennedy have also fueled speculation, though Capcom continues to keep those possibilities under wraps.
The return of the familiar Resident Evil territory has sparked enthusiasm among gamers. That’s the primary reason behind this 1 million milestone. The game is still more than seven months away, so this number will be expectedly increase steadily in the meantime.
While the gameplay trailer is exciting, the speculated crossover with RE4’s most celebrated protagonist, Leon S. Kennedy, has charged fans more. As the clock ticks and the release date approaches, players are getting ready to dive into the nightmarish world of Requiem, filled with suspense, innovation, and legacy.
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