Ready to slay zombies once again? The next installment in the fan-favorite zombie-horror franchise has been announced by Capcom, and fans are beyond excited. So, Resident Evil 9 has been announced at Summer Game Fest 2025 as ‘Resident Evil: Requiem’ and is breaking the internet with its stunning trailer, characters, and environments. The official trailer has garnered 2 million views in just 2 days, and we are totally here for more. So, let’s discuss all we know about Resident Evil 9 characters, story, and locations.
Resident Evil 9 Characters
Fans are very interested to know about the Resident Evil 9 characters, and you will be happy to learn that two of them have been confirmed. Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy will be featured as playable characters, with a third unconfirmed character being Alyssa Ashcroft. She was the journalist in ‘Resident Evil Outbreak,’ a 2003 video game, who might be playable in the flashbacks. So, both mother and daughter will be featured and playable in the upcoming game.
Grace Ashcroft is a newly introduced character in the game series and is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, the playable character in ‘Resident Evil Outbreak.’ So, now, her daughter Grace is an FBI agent in Resident Evil: Requiem, pursuing an investigation that will lead her on a dangerous journey. While the details about the characters and storyline are still limited, the narrative is going to be rich and full of unexpected twists.
Leon S. Kennedy will be another playable character returning from the previous Resident Evil games. He is one of the most iconic characters in the Resident Evil franchise and has appeared in many titles like Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 6, and more. Though he wasn’t seen in the Resident Evil 9 trailer, as he is confirmed, we might get more updates on him soon.
Resident Evil 9 Story
The Resident Evil 9 story follows the protagonist Grace Ashcroft as an FBI agent, as she is sent on a mission to a hotel where her mother was murdered. Alyssa Ashcroft, the playable character from ‘Resident Evil Outbreak’, is mysteriously murdered. Now, Grace must investigate and find out what happened to her. While she will be fighting zombies and surviving the horrors of a shattered world, she will have many secrets to uncover and enemies to take care of.
Resident Evil 9 Locations
Resident Evil 9 takes us back to Raccoon City! The trailer has showcased a setting very similar to the iconic Resident Evil location, all decimated, and fans were very quick to recognise it. Several locations will be featured in the zombie-horror game, but haven’t been revealed yet. Additionally, we hope to find out about the other locations in the next trailer!
Summary
So, Resident Evil 9 will drop on 27 February 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The surprise release at Summer Game Fest 2025 has taken the gaming industry by storm, and we’re totally in for it. Everything from the graphics to the horror elements looks amazing, and we’re excited for what’s coming next. Plus, the newly introduced character will be fun to explore. Though the game’s release is far away, we are excited to learn more about the Resident Evil 9 characters and other details.
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