Resident Evil Requiem Showcase Set for January 15: Capcom Unveils New Details Ahead of 2026 Release

Capcom is set to lift the curtain on Resident Evil Requiem with a dedicated Resident Evil Showcase airing this week.

The highly anticipated livestream arrives on Thursday, January 15th, at 2 p.m.

PT / 5 p.m.

ET / 10 p.m.

GMT and will be accessible via Capcom’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.

The event will offer fans a comprehensive, 12-minute look at the upcoming game, as confirmed through the official Resident Evil website. Resident Evil Requiem continues Capcom’s legendary survival horror legacy, promising to deliver fresh gameplay and narrative innovations to series fans.

Set for a global launch on February 27th, 2026, the title will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam, marking one of the franchise’s broadest multi-platform releases to date. The showcase will not only highlight new features and gameplay mechanics, but also give viewers a deeper glimpse into the atmosphere, world design, and episodic structure of Resident Evil Requiem.

According to Capcom’s previous announcements, the game is structured around two main characters—Grace and Leon—whose stories are presented in an evenly split format. In addition to the main showcase, Capcom has announced a special post-show discussion.

Hosted by Twitch Partners Bawkbasoup and JenIsOnline, this session will dive into reactions and analyses of the Showcase revelations.

While no new content about Requiem will be revealed during the post-show, fans will have the opportunity to participate in a Resident Evil 4 Collector’s Edition giveaway, adding another layer of excitement for community members. Recently, technology partner Nvidia showcased a trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, highlighting the game’s advanced Path Tracing visual technology.

The trailer provided a first look at the atmospheric city landscapes players will explore, showcasing next-generation lighting and graphical fidelity—particularly when experienced on compatible Nvidia graphics cards. Capcom’s ongoing commitment to the Resident Evil franchise is matched only by its willingness to push technological and narrative boundaries.

With a confirmed release date and a robust cross-platform launch across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam, Resident Evil Requiem is poised to become a milestone in the series’ storied history. For up-to-the-minute coverage, full recaps, and more in-depth analyses of the Resident Evil Showcase and future developments—including technology updates, platform-specific details, and exclusive interviews—follow our dedicated Resident Evil news feed.