A recent leak has revealed unprecedented information about Resident Evil 9: Requiem, new chapter of Capcom's horror franchise. Among the highlights are the unprecedented protagonist Grace Ashcroft and the possibility of alternating between first and third person vision. Revelation comes after a closed demonstration displayed during the Summer Game Fest 2025. The news promises significant changes in gameplay and narrative.
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The new phase of the Resident Evil series seems to focus on expanding possibilities within narrative and gameplay. The presence of two controllable central figures with its own mechanics adds depth to the plot. Perspective adaptation between first and third person can redefine the way players face challenges.
Alternating perspective transforms the way the player experiences the terror
Information obtained from an internal Resident Evil 9: Requiem demonstration indicates that players will have the option to switch between different points of view throughout the adventure. This freedom was not present in previous titles and can completely change the way of exploring and reacting to the events of the game.
With the first person vision, the focus is the immediate environment and the tension of the unknown. Already the third person favors more technical combat and better perception of the space. The continuous choice between the two approaches should make the experience more personalized and strategic.
New protagonist brings investigative approach with unpublished elements
Early material from Resident Evil 9: Requiem also reveals a new main character called Grace Ashcroft. It is presented as a federal agent involved in a case that mixes recent crimes with poorly resolved memories of the past.
Its driving in history is more careful, centered on investigating isolated places and tense interactions with suspicious figures. A curious resource is the replacement of the traditional healing item with an injectable mechanism, which reinforces the unique identity of the character and its connection with clinical and scientific elements.
Second character of Resident Evil 9: Requiem adds variety and reinforces the pace of action
Another playable name appears briefly in the preview, with a profile focused on the action. Unlike Grace, this figure enters the scene with advanced equipment and combative posture. Although identity is still a mystery, many speculate about the return of well -known franchise faces.
This contrast between the two styles promises to alternate moments of psychological tension with more intense combat. This structure can maintain the pace of the game dynamic, avoiding repetitions and offering different experiences within the same narrative.
Environments mix unpublished places with family spaces in ruins
One of the points that caught the most attention in the reports was the scenario. There are mentions to a devastated city, humid corridors, abandoned places and atmospheres loaded with shadows and noise. Part of these spaces seems to allude to classic franchise environments, now revisited from a new perspective.
In addition to nostalgia, the game seeks to create new scenarios that maintain the characteristic oppressive climate of the series. The chart engine used reinforces realistic textures, faint lights and effects that intensify the feeling of constant fear.
