Resident Evil Surprise Reveal: Capcom Teases New Game, Possible Netflix Series & Release Window

A milestone year is taking shape for Capcom’s survival-horror flagship: the publisher quietly launched a dedicated “Resident Evil 30th Anniversary” portal this week, hinting at “year-long celebrations” that will culminate when the series officially turns 30 in March 2026. The timing was no coincidence. Mere hours later, Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live delivered a new cinematic-plus-gameplay trailer for Resident Evil Requiem—the ninth numbered installment colloquially dubbed “Resident Evil 9.” Capcom confirmed the sequel will launch 27 February 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with physical and digital pre-orders live now. The fresh footage spotlighted newcomer Grace Ashcroft exploring a rain-soaked Mediterranean coastal town while evading infected villagers and a towering, hammer-wielding Tyrant-class bio-weapon. Sharper volumetric fog, real-time ray-traced reflections and densely packed crowds showcase the latest iteration of Capcom’s RE Engine, while a revamped melee counter system lets Grace parry grabs and instantly return fire. Long-time fans immediately dissected the clip for returning heroes; Leon S. Kennedy, rumored to co-star, is conspicuously absent. Capcom representatives declined to comment during a post-show Q&A, fueling speculation that Leon’s reveal is being saved for Tokyo Game Show next month. Momentum isn’t limited to future releases. As part of August’s PlayStation Plus refresh, the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 2 (2019) and Resident Evil 3 (2020) remakes drop into the Premium Classics catalog today, giving newcomers an easy on-ramp before Requiem arrives. With a commemorative website now live, a blockbuster sequel dated, and legacy titles finding new audiences, Resident Evil is poised to dominate the horror conversation straight through its 30th anniversary. Expect more reveals as Capcom’s celebratory roadmap unfolds over the coming months.