Resident Evil 9 Already Reaches Impressive Milestone

As players begin marking their calendars and getting ready for the release of Resident Evil Requiem in 2026, Capcom has shared that the ninth entry in the hit survival horror franchise has already surpassed 1 million wishlists. Resident Evil Requiem is set to once again lead the series in a brand-new direction, and early audience enthusiasm is already bolstering support for the highly-anticipated title.

The first trailer for Resident Evil Requiem was released during Summer Game Fest 2025 and was met with celebratory responses from gaming fans and horror enthusiasts. Resident Evil Requiem follows Grace Ashcroft, the daughter of Resident Evil Outbreak‘s Alyssa Ashcroft, as she investigates a series of mysterious deaths caused by an unknown infection. The game will see players making a surprising return to the ruined Raccoon City, which has sparked early speculation and excitement for the next major Resident Evil release.

Resident Evil 9 Confirms Shock Return to Raccoon City and Surprise Main Character

Capcom caps off the latest Summer Game Fest event by revealing Resident Evil Requiem, also known as Resident Evil 9.

The official RE social media accounts announced on June 23 that Resident Evil Requiem has already garnered over 1 million wishlists across Steam and the PlayStation store, marking a major milestone ahead of the game’s scheduled launch on February 27, 2026. Four years have passed since the last new mainline entry in the Resident Evil game series, and player anticipation for Requiem is quickly climbing. Many have shared their delight at the reveal of a fresh protagonist, as opposed to franchise familiars, and the reveal of both a first-person and third-person camera mode has helped to increase hype among old-school fans and newer players.

Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses 1 Million Wishlists

At the time of writing, the first Requiem trailer on the official Resident Evil YouTube channel boasts over 2.7 million views, so it should come as no surprise that the title has quickly amassed an impressive number of wishlists. The Resident Evil franchise is considered by many to house some of the best survival horror video games of all time, and the massive resurgence of the series after the launch of Resident Evil 7 and RE Village has noticably helped to put the iconic world of zombies and bioweapons back in the spotlight.

Horror gaming has been experiencing a renaissance of sorts in recent years, with the remakes of horror classics like the early Resident Evil titles and Silent Hill 2 helping to reignite interest among veteran and first-time players. While wishlists are not always a guarantee of a game’s success or popularity, the early audience hype plus diehard fandom support could bode well for Resident Evil Requiem when it launches for PC and consoles in early 2026.