Preparing for Resident Evil Requiem: A Glimpse into the Past

As the horror genre enthusiasts in North East India and across India eagerly anticipate the release of Resident Evil Requiem in 2026, it's a perfect opportunity to revisit some of the most significant games in the series. These classic titles not only offer a thrilling experience but also provide valuable context for the upcoming installment.

Revisiting Raccoon City: Resident Evil 2 Remake

One of the most influential Resident Evil games on the original PlayStation was Resident Evil 2. The remake of this game, released in 2019, has reinvigorated the survival horror genre by returning the franchise to its roots with an entirely new lens to experience it. The game follows Raccoon City Police Department officer Leon Kennedy as he fights to survive an outbreak of the T-Virus and escape the city. The remake of the game has an almost identical story, but with a fresh take on the survival horror gameplay.

Nostalgia and Action: Resident Evil 6

While some criticism for later Resident Evil games stems from the series injecting more action genre elements into the story and gameplay, Resident Evil 6 offers a unique blend of action and horror. The game brings together many familiar faces from throughout the series and follows a plot involving the son of Albert Wesker and a mysterious organization. Although it may not be as focused on horror as some fans would like, Resident Evil 6 offers a thrilling action-packed experience.

Surviving the Outbreak: Resident Evil Outbreak

Set during the events of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, Resident Evil Outbreak puts players in control of survivors within Raccoon City who struggle to escape the zombie outbreak. The game features eight different characters, each with their unique story during the events of the outbreak in Raccoon City. While the original release of the game had active servers online for a long time, Capcom shut them down in 2011. However, the legacy of the game lives on, as one of the characters appearing in the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem is related to someone who appears in Resident Evil Outbreak.

Leon Kennedy's Big Break: Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4 follows Leon Kennedy after the events of Resident Evil 2 and sees him in a rural town in Spain, where he must rescue the US President's daughter, Ashley Graham, from a cult named Los Illuminados. The game is the first in the series to adopt the over-the-shoulder camera for its third-person perspective, changing the way its action and horror unfold. While some people have criticized the duller aspects of the game, such as escorting Ashley around, it hasn't dampened the impact that Resident Evil 4 has had on everyone.

Looking Ahead: Resident Evil Requiem

With Resident Evil Requiem coming out in 2026, there's still time to play previous Resident Evil titles to prepare for it. Many of the classics that include characters like Leon Kennedy are going to be relevant with his upcoming appearance in the new game, as well as a few other deep-cut inclusions that fans will be happy to see. While their connections to the full narrative of Resident Evil Requiem are still not fully known, there's going to be much to discover in-between the scares when Resident Evil Requiem finally drops for consoles on February 27, 2026.