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Resident Evil Requiem Is Almost Here: Global Launch Times and Critical Reception Explained

Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline entry in the long-running survival horror franchise, is set to release globally on February 27, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.


The game stars series veteran Leon Kennedy alongside new protagonist Grace Ashcroft, and takes players back to the ruins of Raccoon City to unravel a mysterious new zombie outbreak.


The rollout is slightly different depending on whether you are playing on console or PC, so here is a breakdown of both.


Resident Evil Requiem's Leon Kennedy.
Image via Capcom

Resident Evil Requiem Release Time

Console Launch Times:

  • Los Angeles (PST): February 26, 9:00 PM

  • Mexico City (CST): February 27, 12:00 AM

  • New York (EST): February 27, 12:00 AM

  • São Paulo (BRT): February 27, 12:00 AM

  • London, UK (GMT): February 27, 12:00 AM

  • Paris (CET): February 27, 12:00 AM

  • Berlin (CET): February 27, 12:00 AM

  • Johannesburg (SAST): February 27, 12:00 AM

  • Dubai (GST): February 27, 4:00 AM

  • Moscow, Russia (MSK): February 27, 3:00 AM

  • Singapore (SGT): February 27, 12:00 AM

  • Hong Kong (HKT): February 27, 1:00 AM

  • Seoul, Korea (KST): February 27, 12:00 AM

  • Tokyo, Japan (JST): February 27, 12:00 AM

  • Sydney, Australia (AEDT): February 27, 2:00 AM

  • Auckland (NZDT): February 27, 12:00 AM


PC Launch Times:

  • Los Angeles (PST): February 26, 9:00 PM

  • Mexico City (CST): February 26, 11:00 PM

  • New York (EST): February 27, 12:00 AM

  • São Paulo, Brazil (BRT): February 27, 2:00 AM

  • London, UK (GMT): February 27, 5:00 AM

  • Paris (CET): February 27, 6:00 AM

  • Berlin (CET): February 27, 6:00 AM

  • Johannesburg (SAST): February 27, 7:00 AM

  • Dubai (GST): February 27, 9:00 AM

  • Moscow (MSK): February 27, 8:00 AM

  • New Delhi, India (IST): February 27, 10:30 AM

  • Singapore (SGT): February 27, 1:00 PM

  • Hong Kong (HKT): February 27, 1:00 PM

  • Seoul, South Korea (KST): February 27, 2:00 PM

  • Tokyo, Japan (JST): February 27, 2:00 PM

  • Sydney, Australia (AEDT): February 27, 4:00 PM

  • Auckland (NZDT): February 27, 6:00 PM


Worth noting is that Nintendo Switch 2 players in CST (Mexico) and BRT (Brazil) will see slightly different console unlock times compared to PlayStation and Xbox users in those regions. Switch 2 launches at 11:00 PM on February 26 in CST and 2:00 AM on February 27 in BRT, while Xbox and PlayStation unlock at midnight local time in both regions.


As for pricing, Resident Evil Requiem is available for $69.99 on all platforms. There is also a deluxe edition at $79.99 with extra benefits.


If you have already preordered the digital version, preloading is available right now across all platforms. Here's the file size:

  • PC: 70.12 GB

  • PlayStation 5: 72.88 GB

  • Xbox Series X|S: 68.77 GB

  • Nintendo Switch 2: 29.33 GB


What Do Critics Say About the Game?

Reviews are now live ahead of launch, and the scores have been impressive across the board. According to Metacritic, the game currently sits at a 92 on Xbox, 91 on PC, and 88 on PS5, resulting in an overall average Metascore of 88 out of 100. That puts Requiem firmly in "Universal Acclaim" territory.


Game Rant awarded it a perfect 100, calling it "a horror gaming masterpiece and one of the best games Capcom has ever made."


ComicBook also gave it a 100, describing how the ninth installment "finds a way to perfectly mesh all of the best aspects of the series so far."


Game Informer came in at 98, with the verdict that "Requiem is Resident Evil at its finest." Destructoid scored it a 95, praising it as "an exceptionally well-made nostalgia romp that elevates everything special about the series."


TechRadar Gaming gave it an 80, acknowledging that the game "shines in its incredible first half" while noting that the latter sections "devolve into fan-service moments strung together by an increasingly sloppy plot."


Push Square also landed at 80, pointing out a playtime imbalance between the two protagonists' sections. VGC, also at 80, summed it up well: "Capcom has once again delivered a polished and beautiful Resident Evil game, it's just not quite amongst the best."


The dual-protagonist structure seems to be the element that has generated the most discussion. Leon's sections lean into action-heavy, bloody gameplay, while Grace's are more stealth-oriented and horror-forward. Most critics found that the contrast works in the game's favor overall, even if the tonal shift between the two can occasionally feel jarring.


The game's return to Raccoon City, its connections to 30 years of franchise lore, its visual detail and gore effects, and its soundtrack have all earned consistent praise from reviewers across the board.

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