The director of Resident Evil Requiem has officially introduced Grace Ashcroft as the franchise's new lead protagonist. Discover the game's narrative direction and its innovative perspective-switching mechanic in our detailed breakdown.
Grace Ashcroft Takes the Spotlight as Resident Evil's New Protagonist
Latest Developments in Resident Evil Requiem
Leon Kennedy might be stepping aside—Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) director Koshi Nakanishi has verified that the mysterious character from the debut trailer will indeed lead the game. Through an exclusive Platinum Ambassador video message obtained by Neon Slice, Nakanishi unequivocally identified Grace Ashcroft as RE9's central character.
The surprise Summer Game Fest 2025 reveal showcased a return to Raccoon City, leading many to anticipate Leon Kennedy's comeback. However, the trailer exclusively featured Grace as the playable character, signaling a significant shift for the franchise.
While Leon's involvement remains unconfirmed, Nakanishi emphasized Grace's pivotal role in expanding the Resident Evil mythos, confirming she'll drive the narrative forward in this installment.
Revisiting Raccoon City's Haunting Past
The Raccoon City setting in RE9's trailer sparked widespread speculation, given the city's destruction three decades prior in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Nakanishi confirms the game unfolds 30 years after the thermobaric annihilation that became the city's grim legacy.
The director boldly claims RE9 will surpass his acclaimed previous works, Resident Evil 7 and Revelations, both praised for their immersive horror storytelling. Capcom's official statements promise this return will herald "a new era of survival horror," suggesting fresh takes on familiar locations.
Innovative Perspective-Shifting Gameplay
RE9 introduces groundbreaking gameplay flexibility through its real-time perspective switching system. IGN's June 11 report confirmed players can toggle between first-person and third-person views anytime via the options menu—a series first.
This innovation contrasts with the franchise's evolution: from fixed camera angles in early entries to RE4's third-person standardization, followed by RE7 and RE8's first-person approach. The DLC third-person mode introduced in RE8 Village apparently served as a testing ground for this new hybrid system.
Capcom's willingness to merge these distinct gameplay perspectives demonstrates their commitment to reinventing the survival horror experience. As more details emerge leading to the February 27, 2026 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, anticipation builds regarding potential legacy character appearances.
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