RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM: "Evil Has Always Had a Name": Trailer Breakdown

 

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RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM: "Evil Has Always Had a Name": Trailer Breakdown

The survival horror community is absolutely buzzing right now. If you haven’t seen the latest Resident Evil Requiem trailer titled "Evil Has Always Had a Name," you are missing out on what might be the most emotional and lore-heavy teaser in Capcom’s history. As we approach the Resident Evil Requiem release date on February 27, 2026, the marketing machine is in full swing, and this latest live-action short film—starring horror icon Maika Monroe—has fans deconstructing every single frame for clues about the upcoming Resident Evil 9 story.

The trailer isn't just a collection of jump scares; it’s a tragic, cinematic masterpiece directed by Rich Lee. It takes us back to the roots of the franchise—Raccoon City in 1998. We follow a mother (Monroe) and her young daughter during the initial chaos of the T-Virus outbreak.

The "yap" factor here is off the charts because of the sheer amount of nostalgia packed into three minutes. We see iconic locations like Gun Shop Kendo and the smoke-filled streets of Raccoon City. But the real kicker? The ending. After a harrowing escape from a Licker (which seems to claim the daughter’s life), we see the mother herself succumb to the infection. In a heartbreaking twist, the trailer reveals that the "monsters" we’ve been shooting for thirty years were once people with families, memories, and lives. This sets a massive tone for Resident Evil Requiem gameplay, suggesting that the enemies might be more sentient—or at least more tragic—than ever before.

Key Details You Might Have Missed

• The Silhouette of Nemesis: Hidden in the smoke of the burning city, eagle-eyed fans spotted a familiar towering figure. Is the Pursuer returning in some capacity, or is this just a nod to the past?

• Ada Wong’s Voice: At the very end of the trailer, two voices discuss securing a "facility." Many fans are convinced the female voice belongs to Lily Gao, potentially confirming that Ada Wong will return as an antagonist or anti-hero.

• The "LEON" Easter Egg: If you rotate the "Requiem" title card, the stylized letters actually spell out "LEON." We already know Leon S. Kennedy is a playable character alongside newcomer Grace Ashcroft, but this confirms Leon is the central pillar of this finale.

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What to Expect from Resident Evil Requiem

Expect a game of two halves. Capcom has confirmed that Grace Ashcroft’s sections will focus on pure, psychological survival horror (think RE7 or Resident Evil Village), while Leon Kennedy’s sections will be the high-octane action-horror fans loved in the RE4 Remake.

The game is set 30 years after the destruction of Raccoon City, with Grace investigating the Wrenwood Hotel, the site of her mother Alyssa’s mysterious death. With the game launching on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2, the technical fidelity is going to be insane. We’re talking path-traced lighting and a return to the "impact crater" of Raccoon City that has been teased since the first announcement.

Why the Hype is Real

This isn't just another sequel; it’s being framed as a "Requiem" for the entire post-Umbrella era. Between the return of legacy characters, the introduction of a vulnerable new protagonist, and the return to the series' most famous setting, Capcom is pulling out all the stops for the 30th anniversary.

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