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Empire's mid‑year ranking of 2026's best games spotlights Resident Evil Requiem at No. 1, supported by Saros, Forza Horizon 6, 007 First Light, and Mixtape in the top five, with other notable picks like Pragmata, Cairn, Pokémon Pokopia, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and MIO: Memories In Orbit, underscoring a year that blends cinema-inspired storytelling with bold, varied gameplay.
Capcom is having a blockbuster year, led by Pragmata’s strong debut with over 2.5 million copies sold and leading this quarter’s sales, along with Resident Evil Requiem pushing the series to more than 8 million units sold overall (over 1 million in the latest quarter). Remakes of RE2/3/4 continue to outsell, Devil May Cry 5 moved about 1.3 million in the last three months, and Monster Hunter World stays steady near 800k in sales, while Capcom plots the September release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword and a Resident Evil Veronica remake, signaling a mix of new properties and revived classics powering its year.
Capcom posted a strong Q1 2026, led by Pragmata (~2.5 million copies sold) and Resident Evil Requiem (>8 million), with its flagship franchises hitting milestones: Street Fighter ~60 million, Monster Hunter ~131 million, and Resident Evil surpassing 213 million total, underscoring sustained growth across the lineup.
Resident Evil Requiem emerged as SGF 2025’s standout hit, with 007 First Light and Arc Raiders delivering solid performances, while MindsEye and Splitgate 2 underperformed and Last Flag faded after launch; Mina the Hollower exceeded indie expectations, and Deadpool VR’s studio closure added a somber note to the year’s reveals.
Capcom released a Switch 2 demo for Resident Evil Requiem, letting players sample the early chapters with Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft, though save data won’t transfer to the full game; the title blends classic survival horror with RE4-style action, and the demo follows a recent update that added the 'Leon Must Die Forever' minigame.
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem update adds the Leon Must Die Forever mini-game on Nintendo Switch 2, unlocked after finishing the main story. It sends Leon through revisited areas with tougher enemies, five difficulty ranks, and a timed run that unlocks enhanced abilities, offering strong replayability; Capcom also teased a future story expansion.
Capcom released a free update for Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2 that unlocks the new minigame Leon Must Die Forever after completing the story; players control Leon through fast-paced stages with enhancer abilities and multiple difficulties, including an extreme mode, all within a time-limited challenge for replay value.
Capcom released a free update for Resident Evil Requiem that adds the new minigame mode “Leon Must Die Forever,” unlocked after finishing the main story. Players guide Leon through revisited areas with stronger enemies across five difficulty ranks, a clock-based race, and an enhancer gauge to unlock exclusive abilities, plus bug fixes, PC DualSense support, and new merch/amiibo announcements; available on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam/Epic).
Capcom’s director and producer say the original Grace design in Resident Evil Requiem was right, framing the DLSS 5 backlash as a positive sign that the character resonated with players; they did not address allegations about developers’ involvement in changes. The game reportedly sold over 6 million copies within 16 days of launch, and the team emphasized keeping surprises under wraps prior to release.
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 uses AI for neural rendering to alter visuals in supported games, drawing backlash over changes to art direction; Capcom producer Masato Kumzawa says strong reactions to Grace’s glamorous makeover suggest fans preferred the original design, implying the team got it right. Nvidia maintains developers control the final effect. DLSS 5 arrives this fall with Resident Evil Requiem among supported titles (alongside Hogwarts Legacy, Starfield, EA Sports FC, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows).
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.
Resident Evil Requiem's director confirms a new combat-focused minigame that unlocks after finishing the main story, with the team planning it for a May/Golden Week release and promising a playful, high-energy experience.
Capcom says a new single-player mini-game for Resident Evil Requiem is coming soon and will unlock after finishing the main story, with a likely release around Golden Week in May. A story-focused expansion is also in full production. Fans speculate the mini-game could be a Mercenaries-style mode, and the PS5 game has already received updates like a Photo Mode.