Resident Evil Showcase Confirmed For January 15 With New Resident Evil Requiem Details – PlayStation Universe
Capcom has set a date for its next deep dive into the survival horror franchise: a new Resident Evil Showcase airs on January 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT. The brief broadcast will spotlight fresh details for Resident Evil Requiem, the series’ next mainline entry.
The showcase is slated to run about 12 minutes, suggesting a tight, focused look at what’s next. A recent teaser hints at gameplay slices featuring Grace Ashcroft as well as series stalwart Leon S. Kennedy, offering a quick taste of their distinct perspectives.
Expect the presentation to clarify how Leon fits into Requiem’s narrative and how his playstyle contrasts with Grace’s. His involvement was confirmed only recently, and fans will be keen to see how the two protagonists share the spotlight and whether their scenarios intertwine or diverge.
Release Date and Platforms
Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27, 2026 for PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S. With a wide platform spread and a firm date, the showcase arrives at a prime moment to set expectations for tone, pacing, and new mechanics.
Story Setup
Requiem unfolds roughly three decades after the fall of Raccoon City. Grace Ashcroft finds herself drawn to a string of murders at a foreboding hotel—the very place where her mother, Alyssa, met a violent end years earlier. The haunting setting and personal stakes suggest a return to classic, claustrophobic terror.
In a parallel thread, former R.P.D. officer-turned-federal agent Leon S. Kennedy is dispatched to the American Midwest. His mission: investigate a wave of incidents believed to be tied to a former Umbrella scientist. The dual narrative hints at converging mysteries, corporate shadows, and fresh bio-organic nightmares.
What To Watch During The Showcase
- Dual-protagonist structure: How Grace and Leon’s stories intersect, and whether players switch perspectives or tackle separate campaigns.
- Gameplay identity: Grace’s investigative approach versus Leon’s seasoned combat expertise, and any new tools or systems that set Requiem apart.
- Atmosphere and setting: The hotel’s role as a central locale, environmental storytelling, and potential callbacks to the series’ roots.
- Enemy design: First looks at new threats and how they alter moment-to-moment decision-making.
- Launch readiness: A final confirmation of content scope with the release just weeks away.
The stream will be available through Capcom’s official channels. With the clock ticking down to launch, this quick-hit showcase should deliver the clearest picture yet of where Resident Evil is headed—and how Requiem plans to unsettle players old and new.
