Resident Evil Requiem Story DLC May Be Released Later Than Expected

As you may know, Capcom is actively working on a story DLC for Resident Evil Requiem, their major hit of 2026. Fans had hoped that during last week’s many gaming presentations, the studio would reveal some details about the upcoming add-on; however, that didn't happen. It seems the DLC’s release will be later than many had anticipated.

Nevertheless, there were some announcements, and the most notable among them was the reveal of Resident Evil Veronica —the long-awaited remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, set to release in 2027. It seems that the DLC for Requiem is expected to arrive after the launch of this new remake, although the exact release date remains unknown—at least, that's what the reliable Resident Evil insider, Dusk Golem, has claimed, as you can see below:

“Word in the grapevine is RE9 DLC is releasing after Resident Evil Veronica. To see how it plays out, but it's been murmured to be further out.”

This insider statement disappointed many players who were hoping the story DLC would be released this year. However, Capcom has yet to announce an official release date for the expansion or share any confirmed details, so this information should be taken as a rumor.

According to the leaker, who previously predicted the plot of the main game, the game will feature two story expansions – one dedicated to Leon S. Kennedy and Alyssa Ashcroft, and the second to Chris Redfield and Ada Wong. There is also information that the story DLC for Requiem will include a secret ending and lay the groundwork for the tenth installment of Resident Evil.

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As for Resident Evil Veronica, the upcoming remake will release in 2027 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.