Resident Evil Requiem US, UK, India, Japan, Brazil release date and timings, how to play early, and more

Capcom’s upcoming horror thriller Resident Evil Requiem is just a few days away from its worldwide release on February 27, 2026, and fans across the globe are eager to experience the next phase of the saga. The latest instalment will feature a new protagonist named Grace Ashcroft, who happens to be the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, an investigative reporter and Racoon City survivor.

Grace will investigate the post-nuclear remains of Raccoon City with the help of federal agent Leon S. Kennedy, one of the most beloved characters in the Resident Evil Franchise. Requiem introduces a whole new threat lurking around the corner, and this time it is something that the protagonists have never faced before. This article aims to discuss all the key updates about Resident Evil Requiem as mentioned in the title.

Release date and timings in US, UK, India, Japan and Brazil

The global release date for Resident Evil Requiem kicks off on February 27, 2026, on the available platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC (via Steam and Epic Game Store) and Nintendo Switch 2. Although, the release date and timings may vary according to different regions. So, it's pretty obvious from the fact that the players are curious to know about the release schedule and timings based on their respective regions. So, let us have a proper glance at it.

United Kingdom (GMT):

• Release Date: February 27, 2026.
• Timing: 5:00 AM

Japan (JST):

• Release Date: February 27, 2026.
• Timing: 2:00 PM

Brazil (BRT):

• Release Date: February 27, 2026
• Timing: 2:00 AM

West US (PST):

• Release Date: February 26, 2026
• Timing: 9:00 PM

East US (EST):

• Release Date: February 27, 2026
• Timing: 12:00 AM

India (IST):

• Release Date: February 27, 2026
• Timing: 10:30 AM

So, all the aforementioned details include the release schedule and timings across multiple regions. It is advisable for all the players to go through it once.

Resident Evil Requiem: How to play Early

As the release date for Resident Evil Requiem draws near, the buzz and anticipation just keep on growing further. So, it is quite natural for players who are craving to play it early. Here, the Deluxe Edition arrives with a pre-purchase offer for players who are eager to play on an early basis. After pre purchasing the Deluxe Edition, players will get 24 hours early access and they will be able to play the game two days early.

The Deluxe edition is the latest and the most immersive entry in the Resident Evil series, where players will experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that every player will feel a chill to their core.

The Deluxe edition also offers a bunch of exciting stuff for the players that they should keep an eye on as it will come in handy in this survival thriller game. All the items in this set can be purchased individually but players have to make sure that they don’t purchase the same item twice.

• Grace's Costume: Dimitrescu
• Grace's Costume: Film Noir
• Leon's Costume: RE4
• Leon's Costume: Apocalypse
• Leon's Costume: Film Noir
• Screen Filter: Apocalypse
• Screen Filter: Film Noir
• Four weapon skins including S&S M232 Weapon Skin: Apocalypse
• Mr. Raccoon Charm
• DSO Emblem Charm
• Audio Pack: Raccoon City Classic
• Files: Letters from 1998

Capcom’s collaboration with brands in Resident Evil Requiem

With the latest installment of Resident Evil Requiem with iconic brands like Porsche and Watchmaker Hamilton. The Porsche car in the game will help Leon to navigate through difficult locations while the Watchmaker Hamilton watches will be created that will be inspired by Grace and Leon. The Khaki Field Auto Chrono Leon and the Pan Europe Automatic for Grace.

It will be in limited edition, 2000 pieces each, and will release alongside Resident Evil Requiem on February 27, 2026.

Get the latest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 updates, including the full schedule, teams, live scores, points table, and key series stats such as top run-scorers and wicket-takers.