Capcom Finally Drops a Free Demo for Resident Evil Requiem Months After Launch
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Capcom has released a free post-launch demo for Resident Evil Requiem across all major platforms, three months after the critically acclaimed horror hit set franchise sales records.
Capcom has officially rolled out a free playable demo for Resident Evil Requiem across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Switch 2, giving holdouts a chance to sample the survival horror hit. The release comes three months after the full game hit the market. While traditional game demos typically drop before launch to build pre-order hype, Capcom is taking a victory lap with this post-launch trial. According to the publisher, the demo covers a slice of the early game stages, though players should note that save data will not carry over to the full version.
The late arrival of the trial has raised a few eyebrows in the community, especially since most players who were eager for the latest entry have already finished the campaign and are now waiting for the upcoming story expansion. Still, the timing highlights Capcom's confidence in the title. Resident Evil Requiem has been a massive commercial success since its debut, quickly becoming the fastest-selling game in the franchise history and clearing seven million sales by April. The heavy-hitting release also powered Capcom to a record-breaking financial year.
For those who have already conquered the main campaign, the studio has been keeping the player base engaged with post-launch content, including the high-stakes Leon Must Die Forever minigame. Whether you are jumping in for the first time via the new demo or waiting for the next major narrative drop, original reporting from Eurogamer provides all the details on Capcom's latest strategy.
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Original article: Eurogamer