Resident Evil 9: Requiem Announced - Standard Edition Price, D Implementation
Resident Evil 9: Requiem Has Arrived, Standard Edition Price and D Implementation Confirmed
Today, Capcom officially announced the pricing for Resident Evil 9: Requiem and updated the Steam store page. Let's dive into the details.
The standard edition of Resident Evil 9: Requiem is priced at 348 RMB, while the deluxe edition comes in at 398 RMB. One notable aspect is the implementation of D encryption for this title, which is a significant development for PC gamers.
The Deluxe Edition includes some fantastic pre-order bonuses. Players who pre-order will receive the Grace outfit, along with a selection of other items. Specifically, the Deluxe Edition contains:
5 pieces of clothing, including Grace's attire
2 lens effects
4 weapon skins
2 amiibo-like accessories
Classic Resident Evil music and sound effects
A special file containing a letter from 1998
The game's description promises "To give the living fear. To give the dead peace." Resident Evil Requiem represents not just a new chapter for the iconic series but a significant evolution for the survival horror genre. Capcom has pushed the boundaries with advanced technology and years of development expertise, resulting in incredibly realistic character expressions and unparalleled immersion in both storytelling and gameplay.
Returning to Raccoon City, the setting takes place in the American Midwest. This location, once the headquarters of the global pharmaceutical giant Umbrella, was the backdrop for the tragic events of 1998 when the government carried out the controversial "Sterilization Operation" to contain the zombie outbreak, though this information was deliberately suppressed for years.
Our protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, is a skilled FBI analyst who has been deeply affected by her mother's passing. This loss has made her somewhat withdrawn, channeling her energy into her work. Her investigation leads her to a remote inn where a series of mysterious deaths have occurred, prompting her to venture into the danger zone alone.
The gameplay delivers the classic Resident Evil survival horror experience, blending combat, exploration, puzzle-solving, and resource management. A unique feature is the ability to seamlessly switch between first-person and third-person views, allowing players to tailor their experience to their comfort level while facing their fears.
For those eager to experience this new chapter, the minimum system requirements include a Windows 11 64-bit operating system, an Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a GeForce GTX 1660 6GB or Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB graphics card. The recommended specs are slightly higher, featuring an Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor, the same RAM and storage requirements, and a GeForce RTX 2060 Super 8GB or Radeon RX 6600 8GB graphics card.
Resident Evil 9: Requiem is scheduled to release on February 27, 2026, across the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch (note: the original announcement mistakenly mentioned Switch 2, which hasn't been officially confirmed), and Xbox Series X|S platforms. While details about physical copies for the deluxe edition remain scarce, digital ownership appears to be the primary method of acquisition for this generation.