Capcom's highly anticipated return to true survival horror is almost here. Following the dramatic events of Village, Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) sets the stage for a haunting new narrative thirty years after the destruction of Raccoon City. Whether you're tracking the digital launch on PS5 or waiting for the PC drop, here's the ultimate guide to the Resident Evil Requiem release date and time.
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1. What is the Resident Evil Requiem Release Date?
It's official. Capcom has marked their calendars and confirmed that the Resident Evil Requiem release date is firmly set for February 27, 2026. This late-February window aligns perfectly with Capcom's historical release patterns for their major blockbusters, giving players an early-year horror masterpiece to dive into.
2. Resident Evil Requiem Release Date and Time (Console vs PC)
The exact unlock hour often causes confusion among the fanbase due to the split between console digital storefronts and Steam's global pipeline. Here is the breakdown for the expected Resident Evil Requiem release time based on platform format:
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S Digital Launch
Console players usually get the easiest schedule. Digital pre-orders on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live are typically programmed for a rolling midnight launch. This means the game becomes playable at 12:00 AM local time on February 27th, regardless of your region. If you live in New Zealand, you'll be playing before anyone else.
Note for Xbox users: Yes, the famous "New Zealand trick" (changing your console region to play early) is highly likely to work for RE Requiem.
Steam PC Unlock Time
Unlike consoles, PC releases on Steam usually trigger at a unified global unlock time rather than midnight locally. While Capcom's exact minute has to be finalized as we get closer to launch week, we anticipate a simultaneous drop similar to recent RE Engine releases. This usually means around 9:00 PM PST / 12:00 AM EST.
3. Release Date in Singapore & Asia Timezones
For our survival horror fans in Southeast Asia, keeping track of timezone conversions is crucial. If you are searching for the Resident Evil Requiem release date in Singapore (SGT), here is what you need to know:
- Digital Console (PS5/Xbox): Unlocks exactly at 12:00 AM SGT on February 27, 2026.
- Physical Copies (Game Stores): Retailers in Singapore usually begin handing out pre-orders on the morning of formulation (e.g., 10:30 AM SGT) on February 27th.
- Steam PC Unlock: Assuming a typical Capcom unified launch (usually midnight EST), Singapore PC users can expect to start downloading and playing around 12:00 PM (Noon) to 1:00 PM SGT on February 27th.
4. Supported Platforms at Launch
Capcom is ensuring the nightmare reaches as many platforms as possible immediately at launch. You will not have to wait for timed exclusivity deals. The Resident Evil Requiem release will hit the following hardware simultaneously:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X / Series S
- Windows PC (via Steam)
- Nintendo Switch 2 - Making this one of the flagship third-party survival horror games for Nintendo's next-generation hardware. Read our deep dive into the Switch 2 version here.
*Note: There are no plans for PS4 or Xbox One versions. RE Requiem is built exclusively for modern-generation hardware to maximize the terror and graphical fidelity of the RE Engine.