Capcom has officially opened pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem — the ninth mainline entry in the long-running survival-horror franchise — giving fans a first chance to lock in Standard and Deluxe editions ahead of launch. Below is a concise, well-sourced breakdown of the release date, what’s new in the game, what the pre-order editions include, and the PlayStation specific features you should know about.
Release date & platforms
Release date: February 27, 2026.
Platforms at launch: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows (Steam), and Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders are available now through console storefronts, Capcom’s site, Steam, and major retailers.
Pre-order editions and bonuses (what you get)
Capcom is offering multiple purchase options:
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Standard Edition (digital & physical): Base game. Pre-ordering grants an immediate bonus cosmetic — Grace’s “Apocalypse” costume — on most storefronts.
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Digital Deluxe Edition: Adds a handful of cosmetic and quality-of-life bonuses: five extra costumes (one of which is a Lady Dimitrescu-inspired skin for the game’s lead, Grace), four weapon skins, two charms, extra screen filters, a custom audio pack, and bonus in-game collectible letters. A physical Deluxe Steelbook edition is also planned in some regions, with premium packaging and lenticular artwork. Pricing varies by platform and region.
Retailers such as GameStop, Amazon, and regional stores are listing special bundles and exclusive physical editions, so expect slight regional differences (collector’s editions and retailer exclusives may follow).
What’s new — story, protagonist, and gameplay changes
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New protagonist: You play as Grace Ashcroft, an FBI technical analyst and new series lead, who is drawn into a mystery tied to her past while investigating a series of killings. Capcom frames Requiem as a tonal shift that blends classic survival-horror vulnerability with modern cinematic set-piece.
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Setting: The reveal trailers and materials return the series to a ruined Raccoon City and locations tied into Resident Evil’s past while also introducing new locales (like the Wrenwood Hotel) that connect to earlier titles.
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Perspective flexibility: One of the bigger mechanical changes confirmed in publisher and platform coverage is that players can switch between first-person and third-person perspectives, letting you choose how you experience combat, exploration, and scares. This is pitched as a way to accommodate both players who prefer classic, over-the-shoulder third-person RE play and those who want a tighter, more immersive first-person vibe.
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Capcom also emphasizes the RE Engine’s next-gen fidelity and cinematic presentation, promising improved character models, lighting, and environmental detail to boost immersion and horror.
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PS5-exclusive (or PS5-focused) features
While Requiem is a multiplatform next-gen release, the PlayStation 5 version highlights a few console-specific features that matter to players who value immersion:
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DualSense haptics & adaptive trigger support: The PS5 storefront and official listings confirm vibration feedback and trigger effects are supported, meaning weapon recoil, environmental rumble, and on-screen actions should feel more tactile through the controller. This typically enhances the sensation of tension and impact in survival-horror sequences.
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PS5 Pro Enhanced: The PlayStation page marks the game as PS5 Pro Enhanced, indicating additional visual or performance options for PS5 Pro hardware (improved frame rate, fidelity, or ray-tracing tweaks where supported). Exact Pro improvements usually get detailed closer to launch in patch notes.
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Game Help & Remote Play compatibility: The PS5 page lists Game Help support (PlayStation’s built-in hints system) and Remote Play compatibility, useful for players who want optional guidance or to stream the game to other devices.
PlayStation’s blog and promotional materials also highlight the ability to move between first and third person, noting that the DualSense features are tuned to each perspective for a coherent feel. If you value advanced controller feedback and PS5-centric features, the PlayStation version bundles those conveniences natively. PlayStation.Blog+1
Where to pre-order and pricing expectations
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Digital storefronts: PS5 Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop (for Switch 2), and Steam all have pre-order pages active. Steam shows the launch date and typical pre-order bonuses. Retailers like Amazon, GameStop, and Best Buy list physical Standard and Deluxe editions (and occasional retailer exclusives). Steam Store+1
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Price ranges: Early region listings show a typical triple-A price band — roughly $69.99–$79.99 for Standard → Deluxe tiers in many markets, with regional currency variations and occasional discounts via partner retailers. Expect physical special editions to carry a premium. TechRadar+1
Final take — Should you pre-order?
If you’re collecting physical bonus content (steelbooks, lenticular art) or want the Deluxe cosmetics (including the Lady Dimitrescu-inspired skin), pre-ordering locks that in. But if you’re more price-sensitive, waiting for reviews or post-launch patches is a sensible move — especially since the Deluxe extras are cosmetic and the core game experience will be evaluated after launch.
Overall, Requiem looks like a deliberate attempt to marry series lore and the next-gen spectacle with a new, vulnerable protagonist and flexible perspective options that may reshape how fans and newcomers experience Resident Evil.
