NVIDIA Unveils Resident Evil Requiem Trailer: DLSS 4, Path Tracing, and Dramatic Storyline Teased

January 6, 2026
NVIDIA Unveils Resident Evil Requiem Trailer: DLSS 4, Path Tracing, and Dramatic Storyline Teased
  • NVIDIA’s showcase trailer for Resident Evil Requiem reveals new gameplay snippets and highlights PC-focused visuals, including path tracing and DLSS 4 with Multi-Frame Generation.

  • The trailer offers the first look at a bustling city section of Raccoon City, confirming DLSS 4/Multi-Frame Gen support and showcasing Grace walking through the moody urban environment.

  • A 4K path-tracing trailer emphasizes the game’s dark, gritty city aesthetic with reflections and lighting on vehicles and windows enhanced by RTX tech.

  • Leon Kennedy appears infected with the Elpis virus in the trailer, heightening stakes and fueling fan speculation about cures and dramatic outcomes.

  • Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy return as dual protagonists, offering survival-horror and action-oriented playstyles respectively.

  • Director Akifumi Nakanishi confirms a balance of stealth, horror, and shooter gameplay, with Grace emphasizing survival elements and Leon driving action.

  • The game returns to Raccoon City, with Leon focusing on action sequences and Grace on survival challenges, marking a return to familiar landmarks reimagined for Requiem.

  • Capcom’s broader media reveal, including coverage by outlets like VGC, hints at how vehicle traversal and open-area design could shape gameplay.

  • The coverage invites reader engagement through community channels and notes Support via Patreon as part of the site’s community-driven approach.

  • Clues from a city banner and local team hint at a possible location name like Wrenwood, though no official city name is stated.

  • Set roughly 30 years after a missile strike on Raccoon City, the story ties back to Umbrella and the original outbreak while expanding the franchise’s lore.

  • Pre-order bonuses include Grace Ashcroft’s Apocalypse costume, early access to developer commentary, plus a Porsche collaboration and Grace Ashcroft amiibo as part of marketing.

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