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Resident Evil Requiem: A Mixed 30th Anniversary Tribute

3/1/2026

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Resident Evil celebrates its 30th anniversary with the release of Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline game.
The game features FBI agent Grace Ashcroft alongside series veteran Leon Kennedy.
The first half is praised for fresh horror, while nostalgia for past characters detracts from the experience, leaving players disappointed.
Grace’s role diminishes as the game shifts between her tense gameplay and Leon’s stronger combat.

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Story summary

Resident Evil celebrates its 30th anniversary with the release of Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline game.
The game features FBI agent Grace Ashcroft alongside series veteran Leon Kennedy.
The first half is praised for fresh horror, while nostalgia for past characters detracts from the experience, leaving players disappointed.
Grace’s role diminishes as the game shifts between her tense gameplay and Leon’s stronger combat.