Resident Evil Requiem global release time in India, UK, USA, Australia, Japan & more
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Capcom’s latest survival action horror is launching soon!
Capcom is all set to launch Resident Evil Requiem on February 27, 2026, which marks a major milestone for the franchise’s 30th anniversary. This is the 9th mainline entry in the franchise that also brings fan favourite and one of the OG characters, Leon S. Kennedy.
We are also getting a new female protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, who is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft. We are going back to iconic Raccoon City, setting another survival action horror setting for the fans. Let’s check out the global launch timings, pre-load and more details in this article.
Global launch & release timings for Resident Evil Requiem
Mark your calendars for Resident Evil Requiem, which is all set to launch on February 27, 2026, at 12:00 AM EST on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. Here are the timings based on different regions:
- US (Eastern Time): 12:00 AM EST, February 27
- US (Pacific Time): 9:00 PM PST, February 26
- United Kingdom: 5:00 AM GM, February 27
- India: 10:30 AM IST, February 27
- Japan: 2:00 PM JST, February 27
- China: 1:00 PM CST, February 27
- Italy: 6:00 AM CET, February 27
- Australia: 4:00 PM AEDT, February 27
- New Zealand: 6:00 PM NZDT, February 27
Also Read: RE: Requiem PC Requirements, pre-order, prices, editions & more
Preload Date and Game Size for Resident Evil Requiem
The pre-loading for this game has already began from February 25, 2026. Players and fans who have pre-ordered the game digitally can download the game right now.
Here are the download sizes based on different platforms:
- PC: 70.12 GB
- PlayStation 5: 72.88 GB
- Xbox Series X/S: 68.77 GB
- Nintendo Switch 2: 29.33 GB
With Leon’s comeback and a new protagonist, Grace, this game is shaping up to be one of the best horror releases in 2026 and a strong contender for Game of the Year 2026.
FAQs
When does Resident Evil Requiem release?
It launches on February 27, 2026, at 12:00 AM EST for consoles.
Can I preload Resident Evil Requiem?
Yes, preloading begins on February 25, 2026, for digital pre-orders.
How large is Resident Evil Requiem?
The game ranges from approximately 29 GB (Switch 2) to around 73 GB (PS5), depending on the platform.
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