Capcom released a free demo for Resident Evil Requiem on May 28, 2026, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Steam, and Epic Games Store [1, 2, 3]. The demo lets players experience early game sections featuring characters Grace Ashcroft and Leon, though save data cannot be transferred to the full game, Capcom said in a statement [1, 2].
The full Resident Evil Requiem game launched in February 2026 and quickly sold over 7 million copies in two months [1, 3]. It received critical acclaim, with Eurogamer giving a 5-star review, IGN rating it 9/10, and PC Gamer scoring it 92% [1, 2, 3]. PC Gamer’s Elie Gould praised its action, weapon handling, horror elements, and classic Resident Evil puzzles "all within 10 hours" [3].
Earlier in May, Capcom released a free roguelike minigame mode called Leon Must Die Forever, unlocked after completing the main story [1, 2, 3]. The release of the demo three months post-launch is unusual, as previous Resident Evil titles typically offered demos before or alongside their launch [1, 3].
Capcom said, "The demo version allows you to play part of the game's early stages. Please note that save data from the demo version cannot be transferred to the full version of the game" [1, 2]. The demo release expands access for players who want to sample the game after its initial sales success.
The next major content update or event date for Resident Evil Requiem has not been announced.
