Resident Evil Requiem It was a huge success not only for Capcom, but for the franchise as a whole. The ninth mainline chapter in the series puts Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy in the spotlight and brings with it non-stop scares and plenty of action. Resident Evil Requiem I arrived too close resident evil’s 30th anniversary makes some of the game’s key moments even more nostalgic.
in RequiemLeon returns to Raccoon City. It gives me goosebumps to see him walk through the door of the Raccoon Police Station after almost 30 years. RequiemA trip down memory lane isn't the only thing that connects it to the past resident evil But the game. 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 makes it the pinnacle of an incredible horror experience. Some of these references were so well hidden that players had to stop the game to find them.
A 91-year-old gamer beats Resident Evil Requiem without a guide.
The 91-year-old gamer broke the stereotype and beat Resident Evil Requiem by opting for handwritten notes instead of using a guide.
Requiem's Hard-to-Find Resident Evil 7 Easter Egg
it turns out Requiem is connected to resident evil 7At least in a small way. Using the free cam tool, PC players can see what Grace is researching on her laptop in a scene where she is with her mother Alyssa in her Wrenwood Hotel room. Grace's laptop displays a site very similar to Reddit where people discuss the Dulvey case. resident evil 7The Baker family, the disappearance of Deputy David Anderson, the giant monster (the final mold boss), etc. are all mentioned in the thread. It's an outrageous discovery that many people wouldn't even think to search for in the first place.
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This Easter egg is actually the second way the two games are connected. in resident evil 7You can find an article written by Alyssa Ashcroft about missing people in the Dulvey area. Although it is a small cameo, RequiemIt has a deeper meaning than just making fun noises. Grace was likely to be with Alyssa as she investigated the Dulvey disappearance, so she would have her own deep fascination with the case.
Resident Evil 1 and Resident Evil Zero also make small appearances in Requiem.
These two references are incredibly subtle, but at least players don't need a freecam tool to find them. In the Raccoon City Orphanage sequence, two Resident Evil Requiem I see easter eggs first game and resident evil zero. The playroom has several arrays of toys that appear to have been placed intentionally.
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A mansion-like dollhouse with four teddy bears standing in front.
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small toy train
A dollhouse with a teddy bear is reminiscent of Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Barry Burton, and Wesker walking into the Spencer Mansion. Speaking of toy trains, some fans believe this is a reference to Rebecca Chambers and Billy Coen trying to survive the Ecliptic Express. Since the events of both games only take place one day apart, it makes sense for the Easter egg to reference them at the same time. If the train was alone, it would be difficult to call it a reference. However, the train combined with the teddy bear and large dollhouse adds weight. As a hope for resident evil 1 As the remake continues to grow, I wonder if this could be a preview of things to come. Speaking of potential teasers, there's another mention that several players are confident about. resident evil Future plans for the franchise.
Could Requiem be heralding the long-awaited Code: Veronica remake?
This is simply RequiemAlthough the developers of were pranking the players, it created a lot of excitement among some fans who were eager for the game. Resident Evil Code: Veronica make again potentiality Code: Veronica A teaser for the remake was discovered in the lounge of Rosehill Chronic Treatment Center. The players found a bottle marked AVERNICO. It didn't take much to figure out that if you changed the letters you got “Veronica”.
RequiemThe Rhodes Hill Chronic Care center is one of the best set pieces in the game, and there are probably more Easter eggs yet to be discovered. As interesting as this reference is, it's important to keep your expectations in check. What gamers have been waiting for Resident Evil Code: Veronica There will be news of a remake for a while, but this may be a nod to the game rather than just a teaser.
Fans have been clamoring for a new Claire Redfield-led installment. resident evil Long game. Seeing her in another remake won't completely fulfill that wish, but it's better than nothing.
Resident Evil Village makes a surprise appearance in Requiem.
Ethan Winters' Storyline resident evil 7 and village Although it's essential to the overall story of the franchise, it's still surprising to find a mention of the latter. Requiem. While playing RequiemReddit user Apodecte took a screenshot of Emily reading a Braille book. Apodecte then took a screenshot of the Braille and passed it through a translator. It turned out that it said, “He greeted her warmly and bit her wing.” For those who remember resident evil villageThe opening sequence features an animated scene in which Mia reads a storybook titled “Shadow Town” to her baby Rosemary. The lines in Emily's book are taken directly from the fairy tale. So she is reading the same book that Mia was reading. Like Grace's notebook, this is another fun example of how detailed it is. RequiemThe developers of created some of these Easter eggs. that resident evil village reference Requiem It's a wonderful reminder of how intertwined everything in this universe is.
Requiem's upcoming DLC may contain more secrets
Now Capcom has confirmed this. Resident Evil Requiem DLC is coming soon. It might be fun to see if there are any other hidden gems to discover. Capcom has not made any official announcement regarding the rumor. resident evil 1 or Code: Veronica Although it hasn't been remade yet, we may see more potential teasers for DLC. Right now, all players can do is hope for the big reveal in the near future. Until then, fans have plenty of time to scan everything. Requiem Trying to find more references to past games.
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February 27, 2026
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Adults 17+ / Intense violence, blood and gore, strong language, in-game purchases
