Requiem’s First Clue Was in Resident Evil 7 — Eight Years Before the Reveal

Capcom has officially lifted the veil on Resident Evil 9, now revealed to carry the subtitle Requiem, during the highly anticipated Summer Game Fest presentation. But for die-hard fans, this reveal was more than just a surprise—it was the payoff to an eight-year-long trail of breadcrumbs left as far back as Resident Evil 7.

A Mystery Eight Years in the Making

Moments after the debut trailer dropped, longtime fans wasted no time diving into theorycrafting. Eagle-eyed players uncovered a hidden detail in Resident Evil 7 — a note written by Alyssa Ashcroft, a lesser-known character last seen in Resident Evil Outbreak. In the note, Alyssa was digging into a case involving missing persons, a mystery that was never resolved… until now.

The Story: A Daughter's Search in a Ruined City

Requiem shifts the spotlight to Grace Ashcroft, Alyssa’s daughter and an FBI agent. Grace is tasked with investigating a string of mysterious deaths linked to a strange new disease emerging in the ruins of Raccoon City. Fans believe that the now-derelict Runwood Hotel, briefly shown in the trailer, may hold a tragic connection — with theories pointing to Alyssa’s possible demise there.

Release Date & Platforms

Resident Evil: Requiem is scheduled for release on February 27, and will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.