Resident Evil Requiem Gets Encouraging Update

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The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated Resident Evil Requiem, which is set to release next month. Capcom’s highly anticipated new horror game has generated a lot of excitement, especially after some details were leaked. Now that it has an official rating, the release date feels much closer.

The Resident Evil series has been gaining popularity again with recent games. Resident Evil 7 and Village were well-received as a step back towards the series’ roots, and the newest installment looks to continue that success, especially now that a long-rumored secret has been revealed. Capcom has officially confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will bring back Leon Kennedy, a beloved character, and players will be able to play as him soon.

Resident Evil Requiem Receives an M Rating from the ESRB

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has officially rated the upcoming game Resident Evil Requiem as Mature, which was expected given the series. More importantly, this rating suggests the game is progressing well in development. Resident Evil Requiem was previously delayed, pushing its release to February 2026 from an earlier estimate of January 2025. Receiving an ESRB rating now is a positive sign and likely means another delay is unlikely, as the ESRB only rates nearly finished games.

The game’s M rating gives us a better idea of what to expect in Resident Evil Requiem. Early looks suggested a mix of action and scary survival-horror, and the ESRB rating confirms that. The description details gruesome monsters and terrifying settings, and players will have access to a variety of weapons – guns, explosives, even chainsaws – to brutally defeat enemies. It sounds like the game will deliver both intense scares and exciting combat. Overall, it seems to capture the thrilling and terrifying spirit of the original Resident Evil games, which should please long-time fans.

The game’s rating information briefly mentions in-game purchases, adding to the existing knowledge of multiple game editions. This suggests that downloadable content (DLC) might also be released later on. One source claims the DLC could focus on Alyssa Ashcroft, the mother of the new main character, Grace. Considering both Resident Evil 7 and Village received DLC, it’s likely Requiem will too, which is encouraging for fans. However, the ESRB rating doesn’t give any specifics about what these purchases or DLC might include, so players will need to wait for official announcements.

Some rumors about Resident Evil Requiem are still circulating. While some people thought a PlayStation 4 version might be released, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) currently only lists the game as coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. A PS4 version isn’t impossible, but if it happens, it probably won’t be available until after the game launches. Fortunately, the February 27th release date seems firm, especially since the ESRB has already reviewed almost the final version of the game.

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2026-01-28 19:36