When does Resident Evil Requiem launch?

Capcom's new mainline entry is arriving this week

Capcom's latest numbered Resident Evil arrives on consoles and PC at the end of February 2026. The PC edition goes live at the same moment worldwide and has been available to preload on some storefronts; console releases are staggered across regions, so exact start times depend on your platform and time zone.

Early coverage and reviews landed ahead of launch and have generally been positive, with many critics praising how the game blends elements of the series’ action-oriented and survival-horror roots. Technical analysis shows strong visuals on modern hardware, though some features—path tracing in particular—have a substantial impact on frame rates and will push performance requirements upward when enabled.

Key launch details

• PC players will see a single global start time and can preload in advance on supported platforms.
• Console players should check platform-specific release timing for their region; Capcom staggered console unlocks rather than a simultaneous worldwide drop.
• Recommended PC specs and notes about performance were published before launch to help players prepare.

What to expect at release

Players can expect a game that consciously mixes the fast-paced combat of recent entries with more claustrophobic, tension-driven encounters. Reviews and early technical analyses suggest Capcom succeeded in delivering sharp visuals and solid performance on modern machines while warning that enabling certain cutting-edge rendering options will dramatically affect frame rates.

One significant pre-launch issue was a wave of leaks that spoiled story beats, which prompted strong reactions from series veterans and renewed calls for careful handling of embargoed material. Outside of that controversy, launch-day focus is on how the game balances its two horror traditions and how well it performs across the supported platforms.