Leon Kennedy is the best advertisement for Resident Evil Requiem: over 4 million gamers added the horror game to their wishlist
The horror game Resident Evil Requiem is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated games of 2026 — helped by its enormous fan base as well as the impressive technical execution of the game, which becomes more stunning with every trailer.
Developers from Capcom updated the information on public interest in Requiem, and not every studio can boast such figures.
What is known
The Japanese publisher reported that over 4 million gamers on all platforms have added the ninth numbered entry of Resident Evil to their wishlist, essentially confirming their intention to buy it.
Less than two months away... ?
— Resident Evil (@RE_Games) January 2, 2026
Thank you for over 4 million wishlists for Resident Evil Requiem. pic.twitter.com/gwETLEfA7i
It is notable that at the end of November, this figure was 3 million people, and it is not hard to guess that the significant growth was largely associated Now Official: Leon Kennedy Will Become the Second Main Character of Resident Evil Requiem — an Awesome Trailer Presented at TGA 2025, which officially introduced the second main character — everyone's favorite Leon Kennedy.
Gameplay for him will be more dynamic and action-packed, while the episodes for FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft (Grace Ashcroft) are styled in classic survival horror and are expected to scare players more.
When to expect
The release of Resident Evil Requiem is set for February 27, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Source: @RE_Games
