Resident Evil Requiem is right around the corner, and it has the potential to be one of the most terrifying entries that the iconic horror series has yet. This time around, Capcom is bringing a fun blend of intense survival horror and action-packed moments with its dual protagonist approach. Leon S. Kennedy makes his long-awaited return with his roundhouse kicks and chainsaw in tow, while newcomer Grace Ashcroft leads the more sweat-inducing survival-focused sequences. This blend makes Resident Evil Requiem an incredibly intriguing chapter, and many fans have been wondering how long the game’s story takes to beat.
Capcom hasn’t revealed how many hours the game takes to finish, but online speculation has led to theories that Resident Evil Requiem‘s length is around 15-20 hours. How long the average player takes to beat it probably won’t be made clear until the game’s launch weekend. However, if the main story is indeed around 15-20 hours, it would be one of the longer entries in the franchise. The length of Resident Evil games has varied greatly, and it will be fascinating to see how Resident Evil Requiem compares to past chapters in the series.
How Long it Takes to Beat Every Game in the Resident Evil Franchise
For the most part, a lot of the Resident Evil games have landed between 5-10 hours, but they have become increasingly longer as the franchise has evolved. Resident Evil Requiem is still incredibly mysterious, but its story looks like it might be covering a lot of ground. Between returning to Raccoon City and exploring what happened to Grace Ashcroft and her mother at the Wrenwood Hotel, this upcoming entry might shape up to be a particularly meaty installment. Not only that, but the dual protagonist approach could stretch the story even further.
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Looking at Every Mainline Resident Evil Entry
Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft leading the story has the potential to increase the amount of content in the game, but the franchise has proven in the past that this isn’t always the case. Resident Evil 2 had Leon and Claire as two lead characters, while Resident Evil 3 features Jill and Carlos, and they’re the shortest games in the series.
However, Resident Evil 6 showcases how more characters can quickly extend the narrative length. This is one of the most divisive entries in the Resident Evil franchise, but its use of four main stories that star two characters each (except for Ada’s chapter) was a compelling shake-up that allowed space for more fan favorite heroes.
Resident Evil 4’s Length Might Be the Sweet Spot That Requiem Hopefully Uses as Inspiration
Which Resident Evil game is the best is completely subjective, but a lot of fans consider Resident Evil 4 the series’ peak. There are a lot of reasons why Resident Evil 4 and its remake are thought of so highly. The combination of its unique setting, gameplay, story, and Leon proving that he can lead a game on his own all contribute to the entry’s success. One of the biggest things Resident Evil 4 has going for it, though, is its pacing. Nailing pacing is not easy, especially in horror games. Pacing is important for any game, but horror can be one of the trickiest genres to balance correctly. Often, the scares overstay their welcome and no longer become scary, or everything simply becomes repetitive. This isn’t the case with Resident Evil 4.
The game kicks things off as a survival horror experience and builds into a more action-heavy arc that has a fantastic payoff. What makes Resident Evil 4 so good varies between players, but the pacing makes it incredibly easy to sit with the game for hours. It’s hard to ignore just how powerful the pacing truly is. If speculation is true and Resident Evil Requiem has a similar length, this could bode incredibly well for the story. Leon’s action-forward narrative and Grace’s fight for survival give players the best of both worlds, but that also presents a balancing challenge. The story can’t focus on Leon too long, or it will feel like a zombie-killing action movie, and Grace can’t overstay her welcome, because it could feel too similar to Resident Evil 7. Going back and forth between the two is tricky, but it also has the potential to make the pacing even better than Resident Evil 4‘s, if handled correctly.
Everything to Know About Resident Evil Requiem Ahead of Launch
- Launches February 27 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
- Grace Ashcroft is a brand-new character in the franchise.
- Leon is fighting succumbing to infection.
- Grace works as an FBI analyst.
- Grace’s mother, Alyssa, was murdered eight years ago at the Wrenwood Hotel.
A Nintendo Switch 2 port will be released later in the year.
Leon Kennedy’s return to Raccoon City and Grace investigating the long-abandoned Wrenwood Hotel where her mother was killed are both compelling set pieces. It’s unclear where the Wrenwood Hotel is in relation to Raccoon City. Leon and Grace are going to cross paths at some point, so it’s going to be exciting to see exactly how the two cross paths. Their personalities seem quite different, so Resident Evil Requiem is setting up a fun dynamic between these characters that hopefully makes the game feel that much more unique.
This new chapter looks like a wonderful blend of classic Resident Evil that also introduces a new era, but that could also bring some shocking outcomes for the main characters. There have been theories that Leon Kennedy will die in Resident Evil Requiem, and his infection definitely doesn’t make his fate seem promising. Only time will tell if that’s the case, though. Thankfully, the wait for Resident Evil Requiem is almost over. Watching Leon and Grace’s dynamic unfold and getting to see the now-destroyed Raccoon City for the first time in nearly three decades is going to be both nostalgic and thrilling. Resident Evil Requiem‘s length may still be a mystery, but it hopefully is paced in such a way that allows for plenty of hours of content without overstaying its welcome.
- Released
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February 27, 2026
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases
