Resident Evil Requiem US, UK, India, Japan, Brazil, Saudi Arabia release date and timings, pre-load guide, how to redeem Deluxe Edition rewards, more

Resident Evil Requiem is going to launch globally on February 27, 2026, and it will be the ninth mainline installment in the legendary survival horror franchise. The upcoming offering is essentially going to offer dual protagonists in the form of Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft, resulting in perspective-switching gameplay that caters to both horror and action enthusiasts.
RE9’s release has been among the most anticipated, and it is arguably going to be the biggest arrival of the first half of 2026. Pre-orders have been available for a few months now, and all those who have done the same will be receiving additional rewards. Furthermore, there are different editions of the game available, each offering different benefits.
The section below takes a look at the release timings, pre-load information, and more about Resident Evil Requiem.

Resident Evil Requiem global release timings

Resident Evil Requiem is going to arrive on February 27, 2026, at 12:00 ET. Listed below are the global timings for the upcoming title:

• United States (Eastern Time): 12:00 AM - February 27, 2026
• United States (Pacific Time): 9:00 PM - February 26, 2026
• United Kingdom (GMT): 5:00 AM - February 27, 2026
• India (IST): 10:30 AM - February 27, 2026
• Japan (JST): 2:00 PM - February 27, 2026
• Brazil (BRT): 2:00 AM - February 27, 2026
• Saudi Arabia (AST): 8:00 AM - February 27, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem pre-load guide

Resident Evil Requiem pre-load will begin on February 25, 2026, allowing you to download the entire game ahead of launch. According to the rumors, the game is going to be 72.88 GB on PlayStation, making it the biggest release from the franchise.
To pre-load the title, you can simply navigate to your game library and complete the download procedure. You should ensure you have sufficient storage space available.

Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition rewards

If you purchase the Deluxe Edition, you will receive:

• Steelbook case
• Limited-edition lenticular card
• Five costumes, including Grace’s Dimitrescu outfit
• Two filters, including the Apocalypse Filter
• Four weapon skins
• Two charms
• Audio Pack: Raccoon City Files
• Files: Letters from 1998

To redeem Deluxe Edition rewards, you have to simply log in post-release. Rewards are generally automatically available. If rewards don't appear immediately, you can try restarting the game.


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