Capcom’s “Resident Evil Requiem” launched today, February 27th, to widespread critical acclaim, positioning itself as a potential frontrunner for game of the year awards. The ninth mainline installment in the long-running survival horror franchise has garnered praise for its optimization, compelling narrative, and successful blend of action and horror elements.
The game currently holds an 88/100 score on Metacritic, exceeding the scores of “Resident Evil 7” (86) and “Resident Evil: Village” (84), though falling slightly short of the remakes of “Resident Evil 2” (91) and “Resident Evil 4” (93). Reviewers have consistently highlighted the game’s technical performance, noting its ability to run smoothly across a range of hardware, including the newly released Nintendo Switch 2.
“Resident Evil Requiem is an exceptionally well-made nostalgia romp that elevates everything special about the series, showcasing the pinnacle of both survival horror and action horror in a package that has a little bit of everything but executes it all well,” wrote Destructoid in their review. Radio Times echoed this sentiment, stating that the game features “Leon’s back with as many fresh one-liners as the team could fit into the game. Throw in some of the most tense and creepy exploration we’ve had to handle so far, and Resident Evil Requiem really is Capcom firing on all cylinders to deliver their best survival horror to date.”
The game is also receiving attention for its performance on the PlayStation 5 Pro. Early reports indicate that “Resident Evil Requiem” is among the first third-party titles to demonstrate significant graphical improvements on the upgraded console. The PS5 Pro offers two distinct visual modes: a 60 frames-per-second mode with ray tracing, considered by many to be the optimal experience, and a 120Hz performance mode that disables ray tracing for a smoother framerate, albeit with reduced visual fidelity.
DualShockers praised the game’s balance of horror and action, stating, “Resident Evil Requiem is everything that RE fans could want out of the next entry in the series and more. It walks a tightrope of horror and action, but has perfected this balance in a way that delivers a heart-stopping, adrenaline-pumping good time, regardless of what kind of RE fan you are.” Atomix described the title as “A spectacular story that reconnects with the origins of the entire saga, an innovative yet classic gameplay system that perfectly modulates its pace, and a truly next-generation audiovisual presentation are just some of the elements that build Resident Evil Requiem a very serious contender for Game of the Year 2026.”
GameReactor UK added, “Resident Evil Requiem is a fantastic example of why this series continues to thrive, it’s a truly great experience that will have you smiling with glee, quivering with fear, and pumping a fist in the air out of thrill.”
Capcom has not yet announced any plans for post-launch downloadable content, though discussion surrounding potential DLC is already building online, with some fans expressing strong interest in further expanding the game’s narrative.
