The ninth installment in the “Resident Evil” video game franchise, titled “Resident Evil Requiem,” is set to release in February 2026.
We’re incredibly grateful for your ongoing support of the ‘Resident Evil’ series.” About 20 minutes later, the “Resident Evil Requiem” trailer and release date was the final piece of news revealed before the SGF 2025 show ended.
The last “Resident Evil” game, “Resident Evil Village,” launched in 2021 as the eighth installment in the franchise.
The original “Resident Evil” was created by Shinji Mikami and Tokuro Fujiwara for PlayStation and debuted in 1996.
In addition to spawning multiple followup games, “Resident Evil” has been adapted for TV and film franchises.
In February 2026, the ninth game in the “Resident Evil” video game series, “Resident Evil Requiem,” will be released.
The new game was revealed at Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles on Friday, along with a trailer drop. This was unexpected because earlier in the presentation, developer Capcom hinted at a ninth game and the upcoming 30th anniversary of the “Resident Evil” franchise, but they omitted any new footage or the game’s release date.
In a video message, Capcom game director Jun Takeuchi said, “Thanks to everyone, ‘Resident Evil’ is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary this coming March.”. “Thank you so much for your ongoing assistance. Regarding the most anticipated “Resident Evil” game, please be patient with us for a little while longer; it will be available in a heartbeat. Your continued support of the “Resident Evil” series is greatly appreciated. “.”.
The last announcement made before the conclusion of the SGF 2025 show was the trailer and release date for “Resident Evil Requiem,” which was made about 20 minutes later.
The survival horror game will be available on Steam, Xbox Series X and S, and PlayStation 5 in February. 27, 2026. .
In 2021, the final “Resident Evil” game, “Resident Evil Village,” followed as the eighth entry in the series. Shinji Mikami and Tokuro Fujiwara developed the first version of “Resident Evil” for the PlayStation, which made its debut in 1996. “Resident Evil” has been adapted for television and film franchises, and it has inspired numerous sequel games.
In the video below, you can view the “Resident Evil Requiem” trailer.
