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Capcom’s Grace Ashcroft design in Resident Evil Requiem is defended by producer Masato Kumzawa, who says the backlash over Nvidia’s DLSS 5 facial changes actually validates that Capcom got the look right; Capcom had praised DLSS 5 for fidelity, while Nvidia reiterates developers control the output and denies it alters character geometry.
Nvidia's DLSS 5 upscaling sparked a heated fan debate after Grace Ashcroft's in-game look was dramatically altered; Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa called the strong reactions a positive sign that fans preferred the original Grace design, while Capcom remains cautious about adopting DLSS 5 and generative AI tools. The article notes uncertainty about future DLSS 5 use and what it means for Capcom's approach when the technology officially launches.
Despite a negative reception to Grace Ashcroft's DLSS5 redesign, RE Requiem's producer Masato Kumzawa says the backlash validates the original design and that Grace quickly became a fan favorite; director Koshi Nakanishi adds her emotional relatability as key to player engagement and hints she could return in future content.
Grace Ashcroft anchors the early tense horror of Resident Evil Requiem, but the game gradually leans on Leon-era nostalgia and past installments, pulling focus from Grace and slowing the second half.
Resident Evil Requiem launches this week with unlock times anchored to midnight ET: 9 PM PST (Feb 26), 11 PM CT (Feb 26), 12 AM ET (Feb 27), 5 AM UTC, 6 AM CET, 10:30 AM IST, and 2 PM JST. Capcom hasn’t published a global chart, but Sony’s PlayStation Store listing suggests midnight ET as the anchor. The game revisits post-nuclear Raccoon City, features Grace Ashcroft (daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft) and the return of Leon S. Kennedy, with leaks already circulating ahead of launch.
Capcom announced two Resident Evil Requiem amiibo—Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft—set to release this summer; tapping the figures unlocks weapon skins in-game. The Switch 2 version of Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27, 2026. Amiibo pre-orders aren’t live yet, but the game is available to pre-order on Amazon. Pricing and exact amiibo release date are not announced yet.
During the Resident Evil Showcase, Nintendo Wire reports that Capcom will release 1/6-scale Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft figures this fall. The statues can be displayed separately or joined as a duo, with halves that connect to stand side by side; prices and an exact release date were not announced. Resident Evil Requiem itself is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Steam on February 27, 2026.
The director of Resident Evil Requiem explains that Leon Kennedy is too much of a badass to be suitable for a horror-focused game, leading to the choice of a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, who embodies vulnerability and fear, aiming to create a more immersive horror experience. Leon may still appear, but the game centers on a character more relatable to players' fears. The game is set to release on February 27th across multiple platforms.
Capcom released a developer diary for Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth mainline game in the series, highlighting its focus on 'addictive fear' and realism, introducing a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, and allowing players to switch between first- and third-person perspectives. The game is set 30 years after the original outbreak and is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC.