Resident Evil Requiem is shaping up to be a flexible new entry in the series. Fresh previews from Summer Game Fest 2025 confirm that players will be able to switch between first-person and third-person views whenever they like, directly through the pause menu.
Requiem lets you play your way
This choice gives fans the freedom to experience the game the way they prefer, whether they want the close-up intensity of first-person or the more familiar third-person camera. While most Resident Evil titles have traditionally used third-person, Resident Evil 7: biohazard introduced the series to first-person gameplay. That continued in Resident Evil Village, until the Winter’s Expansion DLC brought in a third-person option. With Requiem, both views are built in from day one.
Multiple gaming outlets have shared early impressions after going hands-on with the game. You can read or watch coverage from Game Informer, IGN, GameSpot, PlayStation Blog, Easy Allies, Rock Paper Shotgun, The Sphere Hunter, Maximilian Dood, and Xbox Wire. For readers in Japan, previews are also live on 4Gamer.net and Famitsu.
Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled to launch on 27 February 2026. It’ll be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam. With the camera perspective now fully customisable, this sequel is looking like a must-play for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
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