Resident Evil Requiem — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Update Distribution | 2026-03-27 | We have released an update including the following modifications and fixes. - Photo mode has been added. It can be accessed from the pause menu. - Fixed a bug that caused progress to be impossible under certain conditions. - Typographical errors in some languages have been corrected. - Character expressions in some cutscenes have been adjusted to better convey emotion. - A number of issues were fixed to improve gameplay. - Fixed visual bugs that occurred with some GPU drivers. - Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash in some circumstances. |
| Notice regarding DualSense wireless controller feature support | 2026-03-06 | Thank you to everyone for playing Resident Evil Requiem! We've heard your feedback and are currently working on supporting the adaptive trigger and vibration functions for the DualSense wireless controller for the PC version of the game. It will take a little time, but we thank you for your patience. |
| Notice of Update Distribution | 2026-03-06 | We have released an update including the following modifications and fixes. ・Issues which blocked player progress under specific conditions have been fixed. ・Issues related to path tracing performance have been fixed. ・Visual issues caused as a result of upscaling function use have been fixed. ・Multiple fixes to improve overall playability have also been implemented. |
| How to Change Mouse Sensitivity | 2026-02-27 | How to Change Mouse Sensitivity Mouse sensitivity settings for each character can be changed via Camera in the Options menu. First, select Grace’s Camera or Leon’s Camera. Once selected, a menu with more detailed settings will open. From there, you can adjust the camera speed of first-person and third-person perspectives. Please note that these settings are the same for mouse and controller. |
| Resident Evil Requiem out now! | 2026-02-27 | Resident Evil Requiem is finally here! Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. The story begins when a body has surfaced at an abandoned hotel in the Midwest, the latest in a mysterious string of deaths throughout the United States. As Grace and Leon's paths converge, they must face their pasts and uncover the truth behind the Raccoon City Incident that changed the world forever. But while the terrors o |
| Release and preload notice | 2026-02-25 | Not sure what time Resident Evil Requiem releases in your region? Check out this handy time zone map! If you've pre-ordered the game you'll also be able to pre-load and get ready for launch! Pre-order here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3764200/BIOHAZARD_requiem/ Note: You may also need to download additional update data after launch. |
| The clock's ticking...it's time for a new trailer. | 2026-02-13 | Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. The clock's ticking as we draw closer and closer to the arrival of Resident Evil Requiem. The latest trailer is packed with details about key characters, the mysterious threats that stand in their way, and new gameplay footage. The story begins with a string of mysterious deaths throughout the United States with all roads returning to the city of disaster and desp |
| Resident Evil Showcase - Recap | 2026-01-16 | Hello, survivors! We hope you’ve been keeping busy bracing for the nightmares ahead in Resident Evil Requiem. Launch day is just around the corner, so be sure to pre-order the game now to receive Grace’s Costume: Apocalypse as a bonus outfit, ensuring you are fully prepared to tackle a new era of survival horror on February 27. The Resident Evil Showcase has just concluded, giving us heaps of new details to sink our teeth into. Director Koshi Nakanishi offered us a deep dive into gameplay for both Grace and Leon. Grace’s gameplay is brimming with tension and terror whilst Leon’s gameplay segments are characterised by suspense and exhilaration |
| Resident Evil Showcase coming Jan 15, 2026 | 2026-01-15 | Tune in to the Resident Evil Showcase on January 15 at 2pm PT / 10pm GMT for the latest news on Resident Evil Requiem. Step into the shoes of FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft — who confronts her haunting past in her first survival horror — and seasoned DSO Agent Leon S. Kennedy with a deep dive into new gameplay for both protagonists. https://www.residentevil.com/showcase/en-us/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3764200/ |
| New Trailer featuring the 2nd Protagonist of RE Requiem: Leon S. Kennedy! | 2025-12-12 | A new era of survival horror arrives with Resident Evil Requiem, the latest and most immersive entry yet in the iconic Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. Watch the latest heart-stopping trailer for a taste of the horrors that await on February 27, 2026. (RE)visit the RE universe with the Resident Evil Remake Trilogy and other games in the series on sale now! https://store.stea |
| Launching on Feb 27, 2026! Pre-order now! Also info on pre-order bonus! | 2025-10-30 | Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core. Set roughly 30 years after the Raccoon City incident, the biological disaster that shook the world, Resident Evil Requiem follows Grace as she comes face to face with the past, while fighting to survive the horrors that now surround her. Gameplay allows you to freely switch between first and third-person views in a way that suits your playstyle, making it a great entry point for those new to the Resident Evil series. Along with the Standard Edition, there will be a Deluxe Edition packed with additional content! Plus, get the Grace's Costume: Apocalypse pr |
| Resident Evil Requiem New Trailer! | 2025-09-12 | Resident Evil Requiem has received critical acclaim for its improved graphics, the return of an abandoned Raccoon City, and gameplay that allows you to switch between first and third person perspectives. Watch the latest trailer to explore more of the crime scene, discover new threats, and delve deeper into Grace's past. What will this new era of survival horror bring? Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27, 2026! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3764200/BIOHAZARD_requiem/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1196590/Resident_Evil_Village/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2050650/Resident_Evil_4/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/95 |
| Resident Evil Requiem creator message now available! | 2025-06-27 | Resident Evil Requiem has received great acclaim since announcement thanks to its evolved graphic presentation, the depiction of a ruined Raccoon City, and gameplay that allows switching between first-person and third-person perspectives. A video message from the creators of the game has just been released! Centered around the concept of “addictive fear,” the video introduces the protagonist Grace Ashcroft and the setting of Raccoon City, along with never-before-seen gameplay footage. It’s a must-watch that heightens interest and anticipation for this title, which focuses on the “fear experience” — the very core of the series. You can buy oth |
| The highly anticipated Resident Evil Requiem releases on February 27, 2026! | 2025-06-09 | The highly anticipated ninth title in the mainline Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Requiem launches on Friday, February 27th, 2026! Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core. A new era of survival horror begins in 2026. Technological advancements combined with the development team's depth of experience combine in a story with rich characters and gameplay that's more immersive than ever before. In the reveal trailer, you can catch a glimpse of what happened to the now-abandoned Raccoon City after the events from Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. Get these games and others from the Resident E |