Resident Evil Announced At Summer Game Fest With Trailer And Release Date

Capcom pulled a fast one on Resident Evil fans during Summer Game Fest 2025, first teasing upcoming information about a new Resident Evil title sometime in the future, and then ending the show with a trailer for the next mainline title in the survival-horror franchise, Resident Evil Requiem.

Capcom also revealed the release date for the game: February 27, 2026. Check out the trailer below.

After the trailer reveal, Summer Game Fest host Geoff Keighley said the game "marks a bold shift for the franchise, both in tone and gameplay, and today's reveal isn't just about survival horror. Expect high-stakes cinematic action, too."