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Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Capcom show what Resident Evil Requiem was going to be before they changed it
Capcom has explained how Resident Evil Requiem started life as an online open world game, and it's chilling to think about. Before Resident Evil Requiem was officially revealed at Summer Game Fest, rumours claimed it would be an open world game starring Leon S. Kennedy. Capcom has since explained why Leon isn't the protagonist, with game director Koshi Nakanishi highlighting how the character is 'actually quite a bad match for horror' because he's not the kind of person who would 'jump at something like a bucket falling'. As such, Resident Evil Requiem features a new 'introverted' lead, in FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft. Following the Capcom Spotlight showcase, the studio has now confirmed it did experiment with an online, open world for Resident Evil Requiem, but these plans were dropped when it realised it 'wasn't what fans wanted'. Speaking in an extended developer diary, which is available to registered members on Capcom's website, Nakanishi shared a brief, blurry glimpse at the early online experiments for Resident Evil Requiem. 'You might have heard some of the rumours, things like an online Resident Evil or an open world Resident Evil, which we spent some time experimenting with,' he said. 'But in the end, although we had some interesting concepts, we realised that it wasn't what fans wanted to see or play. So we went back to the drawing board and created what led to Resident Evil Requiem.' Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. It's easy to imagine how negative the reaction to an online Resident Evil game would be, because there's already been so many bad examples. Resident Evil Re:Verse was Capcom's last (terrible) attempt to make an online multiplayer title in the series, which is set to be shut down on June 29, after being released as a freebie with Resident Evil Village. Before that, there's been asymmetrical multiplayer jaunts in Resident Evil: Resistance, and co-op games like Operation Raccoon City and Resident Evil Outbreak. Interestingly, the protagonist in Resident Evil Requiem, Grace Ashcroft, is the daughter of investigative reporter Alyssa Ashcroft – a character from Resident Evil Outbreak. To reinforce the point, Capcom highlighted that Resident Evil Requiem is a 'single-player offline game', and presumably no longer open world, although it didn't exactly specify the latter. All of this seemingly corroborates rumours last month, from series insider Dusk Golem, who claimed development on Resident Evil Requiem began in 2017 with Leon S. Kennedy and Jill Valentine as the protagonists. He said it was originally 'trying to be the opposite' of Resident Evil 7, as a 'big open world multiplayer game', but it got a 'heavy reboot' in 2021 when Resident Evil Village was released. Later in the video on Capcom's website, Nakanishi said the sequel takes the emphasis on fear seen in Resident Evil 7 a 'step further', describing the gameplay as 'addictive fear'. More Trending 'For us, an 'addictive fear' means even though you might be scared, you just can't stop playing,' he added. 'You want to see what's next. You die, but wonder, 'What if I tried this? Next time I'll do it differently'. And when you overcome that fear, the sense of accomplishment is huge. 'You want to keep going – as it's almost addictive. That's the kind of gameplay experience that we are aiming for in Resident Evil Requiem.' The upcoming sequel follows Grace as she investigates a series of deaths in Raccoon City, 30 years after it was bombed in Resident Evil 3. It's set to feature both a first and third person perspective, an option only added via DLC for Resident Evil Village. Resident Evil Requiem is slated to launch across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on February 26, 2026. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Hotel Dusk director reveals new Switch 2 exclusive 'designed for adult women' MORE: Rematch review – Rocket League without the cars MORE: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 leak reveals new modes and screenshots via Xbox app
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Grace Ashcroft? A look at the Resident Evil Requiem protagonist's intriguing history
Resident Evil Requiem was featured in the June 26 Capcom Spotlight alongside many other upcoming releases from the developer, including Pragmata and Monster Hunter Wilds. The Capcom Spotlight feature consisted of developer interviews that spoke of the creative direction driving the upcoming game, and their reasoning for why they decided on Grace Ashcroft as a protagonist. The developers consider Grace Ashcroft to be a better fit for a horror protagonist than their original idea, who was none other than Leon S. Kennedy. Leon has become an iconic Resident Evil character since his debut in Resident Evil 2, and his headlining of Resident Evil 4. The developers did not think that a man with his experiences would convincingly convey the sense of terror and anxiety they were aiming for. Grace Ashcroft, by comparison, is a lot greener by virtue of being a young FBI analyst. While she's a competent investigator with firearms training, her inexperience makes her a much better fit for the 'addictive horror' experience the developers are aiming for. Grace Ashcroft also has ties to a somewhat obscure online game called Resident Evil Outbreak. Grace Ashcroft is the daughter of Resident Evil Outbreak's Alyssa Ashcroft Though Grace Ashcroft is a new character created for Resident Evil Requiem, her backstory has ties to an older, online title in the franchise called Resident Evil Outbreak. RE Outbreak was originally released in 2003 for the PlayStation 2, and was a co-op game that allowed players to pick one of six Racoon City residents: Kevin Ryman, Mark Wilkins, Jim Chapman, David King, George Hamilton, Cindy Lennox, Yoko Suzuki, and finally, Alyssa Ashcroft. Alyssa Ashcroft was a Raccoon City journalist who was acquainted with Resident Evil 2's Ben Bertolucci. She had a penchant for physical fitness, making her the most action-oriented female character in the game's cast. Alyssa would later resurface after the events of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, where she wrote about the mysterious disappearances in Dulvey, Louisiana that were orchestrated by the malevolent Baker family. Resident Evil Requiem focuses on Alyssa's apparent death Never in my fuckin life did I imagine we'd see RE ENGINE Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak! WTF! This is a GOOD DAY INDEED! RE9 LOOKS HORROR AS HORROR GETS!🤯 The reveal trailer for Resident Evil Requiem focuses on Alyssa's daughter, Grace Ashcroft, and reveals that her mother has been dead for eight years. Grace is instructed by her superior at the FBI to investigate a murder that's occurred at the same location that her mother was seemingly killed at. Further plot details about the game are currently scarce, though promotional materials have revealed that it takes place 30 years after the events of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Resident Evil Requiem gameplay footage - watch the new trailer here
Capcom has unveiled Resident Evil 9 running in both first and third person views, along with a new gameplay video for Pragmata. With Monster Hunter Wilds still the best-selling game of the year, despite problems with the PC version, Capcom is on the best roll of their 46 year existence. They're hoping that the recently unveiled Resident Evil Requiem (aka Resident Evil 9) will continue that run and the new gameplay footage they've just unveiled suggests it probably will. Unfortunately, it's still only a minute or so of actual gameplay, and even that is based on what Capcom already showed at Summer Game Fest early in the month. It's still the most they've shown in public so far though, as the developers revealed a few more details about protagonist Grace Ashcroft, with still no indication that there are any other playable characters – despite rumours of Leon S. Kennedy and/or Jill Valentine being involved. It's perfectly possible that Capcom is keeping other playable characters a secret for now, but given how they describe Grace as being inexperienced with combat and naturally timid it seems she's very much the focus of the story. Or perhaps they just want to keep things scarier, by making your character less capable – with the footage so far having an almost Silent Hill style vibe to it. Resident Evil Requiem will launch on February 27, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, which really isn't that far away, so they've got a lot to explain in a relatively short period of time. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. The video above was part of the latest Capcom Spotlight, which was a bit longer and more substantial than usual. The other big reveal was gameplay footage for sci-fi game Pragmata, which Capcom weren't being quite so coy about. It's a curious mix of puzzle game and third person shooter, where you attack robot enemies in the normal manner but first have to remove their amour by playing a little puzzle game. There are also other non-combat puzzles, to represent hacking, and what looks like some light platforming. Doing two completely different things at once seems like it might be a challenge, but Capcom appear confident in it, and it'll be playable at Gamescom in August. The game itself will be released in 2026. The rest of the spotlight focused on live service games Street Fighter 6 and Monster Hunter Wilds, including a team-up with Fender for the latter, and only a brief mention for the upcoming Onimusha reboot. More Trending A little more time was spent on Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess, with the game set to get an expansion called Otherworldly Venture, that includes what sounds like a survival mode. It wasn't entirely clear if it'll be free or not but there will also be an update for the first anniversary, that adds 8-bit style music to the game's already impressive soundtrack, and that definitely won't cost anything. Capcom tends to make most of its big reveals at other events, so it's difficult to say when you might hear more about Resident Evil, but Gamescom is a good bet, given they've already said they're going to be there. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Jurassic World Rebirth DLC gives you a reason to revisit Funko Fusion MORE: The 20-year-old Xbox 360 just got an update and it was actually kind of worth it MORE: Mario Kart World update nerfs three-lap race trick and players are not happy
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Capcom to Reveal More Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata in Showcase Next Week
Capcom has announced a Spotlight digital event set for next week, when it will show more of Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Street Fighter 6. The Capcom Spotlight livestream is set for 3pm PT / 11pm UK time on Thursday, June 26, and will last 40 minutes. Capcom said to expect the 'latest news' on the company's upcoming games, as well as interviews with the developers. Specifically, Monster Hunter Wilds fans will get details on Title Update 2, which is set to release at the end of the month. Capcom announced Resident Evil Requiem during Summer Game Fest earlier this month with an eye-catching trailer. IGN went hands-on with Resident Evil Requiem, which lets you play in either first- or third-person. There's a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, although fans think we'll also get to play as Leon Kennedy. Pragmata, meanwhile, reemerged at Sony's State of Play showcase with a new release date, a trailer, and information on what the game actually Fighter 6 also turned up at SGF to reveal its Year 3 roster of playable DLC characters: Sagat is out this summer, C. Viper this fall, Alex early spring 2026, and finally, Ingrid late spring 2026. The trailer released as part of the announcement included a brief look at Sagat gameplay, so perhaps we'll see more in the spotlight. Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ or confidentially at wyp100@
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Resident Evil Requiem and Street Fighter 6 to be shown off in Capcom Spotlight
Capcom is set to give fans a look at some of its most anticipated upcoming games, including Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Street Fighter 6 and Monster Hunter Wilds Capcom Spotlight, the upcoming showcase event, is set to reveal exciting updates on Resident Evil, Pragmata, Monster Hunter and more, offering a 40-minute sneak peek into these titles. The next chapter of Resident Evil is about to unfold. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this moment, and Capcom has finally given us a glimpse of the forthcoming Resident Evil Requiem. This chilling return to Raccoon City's origins introduces a brand new protagonist and was unveiled during this summer's showcase season, much to the delight of fans. Since the release of Village, which turned Lady Dimutrescu into an internet sensation, the franchise has been relatively quiet in terms of original titles. The announcement of a new Capcom Spotlight showcase, therefore, comes as thrilling news for fans who have been missing the series. And the good news doesn't stop at the horror title. Capcom is gearing up for a digital event that will bring updates on both upcoming and existing titles from the company. This showcase promises to cater to a wide range of players, and with so much to anticipate, we're likely to see reveals that map out the future of several franchises. This includes Street Fighter 6, recently announced as a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title. But when exactly can we expect this show to kick off? Here's how to watch the Capcom Spotlight showcase. How to watch the Capcom Spotlight showcase The Capcom Spotlight start time is set for 3pm PDT / 6pm EDT / 11pm BST on Thursday, June 26. The announcement was made on Capcom's website, which also revealed that the showcase will be streamed with subtitles in 13 languages and can be viewed on YouTube. We'll share the video stream as soon as Capcom makes it available. The show is expected to run for approximately 40 minutes. Capcom has already disclosed that the programme will include the latest news and developer interviews related to Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, and the most recent update for Monster Hunter Wilds. There might also be some unexpected surprises, so don't switch off just because you're done with the first game it discusses. This showcase promises to be a treat for fans, particularly those who have been eagerly awaiting news about the latest RE Engine titles. The future of Capcom – and Raccoon City – is set to unfold shortly.
