Resident Evil Requiem is just a few days away from release. If you’ve already purchased the game, you’re probably wondering when you can pre-load Resident Evil Requiem, how much it weighs on your hard drive, and when you can launch Requiem on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
When will Resident Evil Requiem be available to pre-load?
Resident Evil Requiem is available for pre-load now on PC via Steam and on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles.
It’s worth remembering that Resident Evil Requiem will need to be updated after release.
How much does Resident Evil Requiem weigh on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S?
Luckily, it’s already possible to estimate how much space Resident Evil Requiem requires on your hard drive. According to the developers’ official information, the game will take up approximately 73 GB on a PC.
The console version will likely also weigh around 70 GB. For more information on Resident Evil Requiem’s PC system requirements, visit the game’s page .
Resident Evil Requiem release date and unlock time
Requiem releases on February 27th, and in most regions, console owners will be able to play the game a few hours earlier than PC players.
Capcom’s map doesn’t list a Moscow release time for Requiem, but the game will be available on Russian Steam on February 27 at 8:00 AM.
If you want to be among the first to play the game, consider a New Zealand PS Store account. The game will be available there before other regions, but it will come at a hefty price.
What platforms will Resident Evil Requiem be released on?
Resident Evil Requiem will officially release on February 27, 2026. Unfortunately, the game will not be available on previous-generation consoles: PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, despite the fact that the latest project in the series, the Resident Evil 4 remakes, were also available on the last-gen consoles. According to the developers’ official statement, the game will be available on the following platforms:
- PlayStation 5 – February 27, 2026;
- PlayStation 4 – game release not announced;
- Xbox Series X|S — February 27, 2026;
- Xbox One – game release not announced;
- PC – February 27, 2026.
How to preload Resident Evil Requiem
Here’s how you can pre-download Resident Evil Requiem on PC and PS5:
For PlayStation users:
- If you’re playing on PlayStation, you’ll need to access your library after pre-purchasing Resident Evil Requiem.
- Once the preload period starts, select a game.
- Finally, click the download button and your system will automatically download and install the game.
For PC/Steam users:
- Once you’ve pre-purchased the game and the pre-load date is known, you’ll need to go to your Steam library.
- Find Resident Evil Requiem and then click the Download button.
- Select the drive on which you want to install the program, make sure it has at least 73 GB of free space.
- Then click “Install” and agree to the license agreement.
- The Steam client will automatically install the game for you.
It’s important to note that while you’ll be able to pre-load Resident Evil Requiem onto your systems, you won’t be able to play the game until its official release on February 27, 2026.
Is there a Russian language in Resident Evil Requiem?
Yes, Resident Evil Requiem does have a Russian language version. The game is fully translated and voiced, so the menus and subtitles in Resident Evil Requiem are entirely in Russian. The Russian version of the game is available on Steam for PC and the PS Store in the following regions:
- Türkiye
- Russia
- Ukraine
- Belarus
That’s everything you need to know about Resident Evil Requiem ahead of its release if you want to pre-download and be one of the first to play.
