Summary
A new image fromResident Evil Requiemhas been released, offering a better look at protagonist Grace Ashcroft. Fans have high expectations forResident Evil Requiem, which arrives four years after the release ofResident Evil Village, the latest entry in the mainline series.
Capcom surprised fans by revealing Grace Ashcroft as the protagonist ofResident Evil Requiem. With the first glimpse of the upcoming revealed duringSummer Games Fest 2025, the trailer showed Grace in her job as a technical analyst at the FBI. She is then tasked by her boss, Nathan Dempsy, to investigate a series of mysterious infections and deaths, the most recent of which occurred at the Wrenhood Hotel. Adding to the hype amongResident Evil Requiemfans to see the new character in action, an image is circulating on the internet.
Resident Evil Requiemhas gained a new image, giving a closer look at Grace Ashcroft. On Twitter, user AestheticGamer posted promotional art that they claim is official from Capcom, showing Grace’s face up close. The artwork is impressive for its level of detail, such as the character’s haircut and the realism of her eyes. The same image also shows Grace in a different look from the office attire she primarily wears in theResident Evil Requiemtrailer, with her donning jeans, boots, a gray shirt, and an orange-brown jacket with a black hood.
Resident Evil Explores the Past and Present With Grace Ashcroft as the Protagonist
On social media, fans approved of the look revealed by the new image, complimenting Grace’s design and details that reminded them of other characters such as Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, and Ada Wong. Although there was significant expectation that Rose, the daughter ofResident Evil 7protagonist Ethan Winters, would be the main character in the new game, the community is excited about Grace’s journey. After all, the young woman has a connection to the series' history as the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, which should transformResident Evil Requieminto an engaging mix of past and present.
Resident Evil Requiemwill be released on July 07, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Not much is known about the game yet, but since there is still time before its release, fans can likely expect that Capcom will share more news in the coming months. After all, there are several questions about the upcoming title, such as which veteran characters may appear, what will happen in this return to Raccoon City, and even the possibility ofResident Evil Requiemhaving Leon as its second protagonist.
