Resident Evil Requiem Is Packed With References That Are Impossible to Catch During Your First Playthrough

Resident Evil Requiem has been a huge success for not only Capcom, but the franchise as a whole. The ninth mainline chapter in the series brings both non-stop scares and plenty of action as Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy share the spotlight. Resident Evil Requiem arriving so close to Resident Evil‘s 30th anniversary makes a few key moments in the game feel that much more nostalgic.

In Requiem, Leon makes his way back to Raccoon City. Seeing him walk through the doors of the Raccoon Police Department after nearly three decades is goosebump-inducing. Requiem‘s trip down memory lane isn’t the only thing that connects it to past Resident Evil games, though. This new entry has already proven to be one of the best games of 2026 so far, but the attention to detail when it comes to lore references is the cherry on top of a wonderful horror experience. A few of these references are so well-hidden that players have even had to break the game in order to find them.

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Requiem’s Nearly Impossible-to-Find Resident Evil 7 Easter Egg

It turns out that Requiem is connected to Resident Evil 7, at least in a small way. When using a freecam tool, PC players can see what Grace is researching on her laptop during the scene of her and her mother, Alyssa, in their Wrenwood Hotel room. Grace’s laptop displays a site that looks a lot like Reddit, with people discussing the Dulvey Incident. Resident Evil 7‘s Baker family, the disappearance of Deputy David Anderson, and a giant monster (the final Mold boss) are all mentioned in the thread. It’s a wild discovery that many wouldn’t think of searching for in the first place.

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This Easter egg is actually the second way that the two games are connected. In Resident Evil 7, an article written by Alyssa Ashcroft regarding missing people in the Dulvey area can be found. It’s a small cameo, but it gives Requiem‘s reference a deeper meaning than simply being a fun shout-out. Grace was more than likely with Alyssa when she was investigating the Dulvey disappearances, so she’s bound to have her own deep fascination with the case.

Resident Evil 1 and Resident Evil Zero Even Make a Small Appearance in Requiem

These two references are incredibly subtle, but players at least don’t need a freecam tool to find them. During the sequence at the Raccoon City Orphanage, two Resident Evil Requiem Easter eggs seem to directly reference both the first game and Resident Evil Zero. In the playroom, there are a couple of toy arrangements that seem purposefully placed.

A mansion-like dollhouse with four teddy bears standing in front of it.
A small toy train

The dollhouse with the teddy bears could be a nod to Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Barry Burton, and Wesker walking into Spencer Mansion. When it comes to the toy train, some fans believe that it’s a reference to Rebecca Chambers and Billy Coen trying to survive on the Ecliptic Express. The events of both games only take place a day apart, so it would make sense for an Easter egg to reference them at the same time. If the train were alone, it would probably be a stretch to call it a reference. The train, combined with the teddy bears and the large dollhouse, though, adds more weight. As hope for a Resident Evil 1 remake continues to grow, it makes one wonder if this could also be a teaser of things to come. Speaking of potential teasers, there’s another reference that a few players are convinced is hinting at the Resident Evil franchise’s future plans.

Could Requiem Be Teasing the Long-Awaited Code: Veronica Remake?

This one could simply be Requiem‘s developers pranking players, but it’s ignited a lot of excitement in some fans who have been dying for a Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake. A potential Code: Veronica remake teaser has been found in the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center’s lounge area. Players spotted a liquor bottle labeled AVERNICO. It didn’t take much time to figure out that switching around the letters spells out “Veronica.”

Requiem‘s Rhodes Hill Chronic Care center is one of the best set pieces in the game, and there are probably more Easter eggs that haven’t even been discovered yet. As exciting as this reference is, it’s important to keep expectations in check. Gamers have been waiting for Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake news for a while, but this could simply be a nod to the game instead of a teaser.

Fans have been wanting a new Claire Redfield-led Resident Evil game for a long time. Seeing her in another remake wouldn’t fully fulfill those wishes, but it would be better than nothing.

Resident Evil Village Makes a Surprise Appearance in Requiem

The Ethan Winters storyline in Resident Evil 7 and Village is integral to the franchise’s overall lore, but it’s still surprising to find a reference to the latter in Requiem. While playing Requiem, Reddit user Apodecte took a screenshot of the scene where Emily is reading a book in braille. Apodecte then took the screenshot of the braille and put it through a translator. It turns out that the text reads, “greeted her warmly and bit his own wing.” For those who remember Resident Evil Village‘s opening sequence, an animated scene plays out as Mia reads baby Rosemary a storybook titled “Village of Shadows.” The line in Emily’s book is pulled directly from that children’s story, so she’s reading the exact same book that Mia was reading. Like Grace’s laptop, this is another fun example of just how detailed Requiem‘s developers made some of its Easter eggs. The Resident Evil Village reference in Requiem is a great reminder of how intertwined everything in this universe is.

Requiem’s Upcoming DLC Could Hold Even More Secrets

Now that Capcom has confirmed a Resident Evil Requiem DLC is on the way, it’s going to be fun to see if there are any other hidden gems to uncover. Capcom hasn’t officially announced the rumored Resident Evil 1 or Code: Veronica remakes yet, but more potential teasers could pop up in the DLC. Right now, all players can do is hope for a big reveal in the near future. Until then, fans have plenty of time to scan every inch of Requiem to try and find more references to past games.