The game launches worldwide on February 27, 2026 (only two weeks away) for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam & Epic), and Nintendo Switch 2.
Capcom has been dropping major content almost daily, pushing it past 1 million Steam wishlists already with very strong pre-order numbers.
Hands-on previews from events are calling it a return to classic survival horror roots while still delivering modern polish.
Latest Hype Highlights (as of mid-February 2026)
- The February 12 State of Play showed the 4th major trailer: ruined Raccoon City streets 30 years after the outbreak, new stalker-type creatures, Leon appearing infected again, and heavy focus on Grace Ashcroft.
It has that decayed police station / gas station / neon-sign classic RE2/RE3 remake atmosphere.
- February 13 official @RE_Games post teased Victor Gideon — a former Umbrella T-Virus researcher now the prime suspect behind a string of Midwest deaths tied to the old Raccoon Incident.
Fans are already theorizing big twists.
- Producer Masato Kumazawa confirmed in a recent interview that the story centers tightly on Leon and Grace's intertwined arcs.
Don't expect major cameos from Ada or the wider cast—this is their story.
- Capcom is running a Snapshots contest on X where fans recreate Raccoon City locations in photo mode (RPD, streets, neon alleys).
Next theme is "Survivors."
- A live-action short starring Maika Monroe as a Raccoon City mom during the 1998 outbreak just dropped—ends with the chilling line "Raccoon City is ours."
- No public demo is coming; it was only playable at Gamescom and PAX 2025.
Bonus buzz: leaks suggest RE10 is already in early development with a possible 2027–2028 window.
Dino Crisis 1 & 2 just hit Steam at 50% off, feeding the nostalgia wave.
The live-action RE movie reboot is set for September 18, 2026.
Previews are raving about it being one of the best in the series—"peak RE horror with real tension and empowerment duality."
Gameplay Overview
Single-player survival horror built on RE Engine.
You can switch between first-person (Grace's default for maximum dread) and third-person (Leon's default for classic RE4-style action) at almost any time.
Grace Ashcroft (FBI analyst, introverted and bookish) plays like pure survival horror:
- Stealth-focused: crouch, hide under beds, distract stalkers with thrown bottles
- Limited ammo and resources—run and scavenge more than fight
- Relentless stalker enemy (Mr. X / Lady Dimitrescu style) hunts you constantly
- Use a lighter to see in dark areas (but it can attract the monster)
- Very tense "cold bath" terror vibe
Leon S. Kennedy (older, grizzled DSO agent) leans action-horror:
- Guns, melee, hatchet parry system (weapon durability matters)
- Grab enemy weapons during fights
- Larger 7×10 inventory grid
- Fluid combat against zombie hordes and bigger threats (chainsaw duels teased)
- "Hot sauna" power-fantasy feel
The story alternates between their perspectives in ruined Raccoon City (Wrenwood Hotel, decayed RPD echoes) plus some Midwest Umbrella facility remnants.
Expect classic puzzles, weapon upgrades, and a co-op-like feel from switching characters.
Previews praise the improved enemy AI, no hand-holding, and how the game nails both suffocating horror (Grace sections) and satisfying action (Leon sections).
Switch 2 version reportedly looks great with gyro aiming.
Pre-order bonuses include Fortnite cosmetics on Epic. This one feels like it's going to be massive for horror fans.
