Lady D Commands, We Preorder? Resident Evil Requiem Drops Editions, Keeps Us Guessing About Leon!
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Capcom has unveiled preorder details for Resident Evil Requiem, confirming a Deluxe Edition that includes a Lady Dimitrescu costume for playable character Grace, while keeping fans guessing about the rumored inclusion of Leon S. Kennedy. The game is slated for a February 27, 2026 release across multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2.
Alright, listen up, you digital wanderers and reality-benders, because Capcom's just pulled back the curtain on the pre-order deets for **Resident Evil Requiem**, and honestly, it’s got me doing that classic Jeff-esque head-tilt of 'ooh, shiny!' mixed with 'but what's *really* going on here?'
Word on the digital street, confirmed by the fine folks at **IGN South Africa** (cheers to Wesley Yin-Poole for the intel, mate!), is that the pre-orders are officially live. And as is tradition in the grand gaming carnival, there are layers to this onion, or rather, editions to this game.
First up, if you just slap down your virtual cash for any ol' pre-order, you'll snag the **Apocalypse costume for Grace**. Now, this immediately brought back fuzzy memories of Milla Jovovich doing her thing in the 2004 *Resident Evil: Apocalypse* flick. A nice little nod to the cinematic universe, I reckon, though I'm always a tad skeptical about how much a costume *really* changes the game beyond looking cool. But hey, looking cool is half the battle, right?
But here's where things get proper interesting – the **Deluxe Edition**. Hold onto your hats, because this bad boy comes absolutely packed. We're talking five new costumes, and one of them, get this, is a **Lady Dimitrescu costume for Grace!** Bloody hell! Remember the absolute phenomenon that was Lady D from *Resident Evil Village*? The internet nearly broke when she strode onto the scene. She transcended the game, became a meme, a fashion icon, a… well, a gigantic vampiric queen. It’s a clever move by Capcom, tapping into that well of pure, unadulterated internet love. It's almost like they accidentally opened a portal to a dimension where character design reigns supreme, and now they're just leaning into the chaos. Alongside Lady D, you'll also get a couple of screen filters (including another 'Apocalypse' one, fancy that), four weapon skins, two charms, a 'Raccoon City Classic' sound pack (now *that's* some proper nostalgia fuel), and some extra in-game files dubbed 'Letters from 1998'. A whole treasure trove for those who love to dive deep into the lore.
And for the truly dedicated hoarders, or perhaps those who just appreciate a bit of tactile beauty, there's the **Steelbook Deluxe Edition**. This one gives you everything in the standard Deluxe, plus a premium steelbook case and a swanky lenticular card. Because who doesn't love a physical reminder of their digital escapades?
Now, here’s the elephant in the digital room, or rather, the brooding hero conspicuously absent from the party: **Leon S. Kennedy**. There’s been a frankly absurd amount of chatter and speculation about Leon being a playable character alongside Grace, but today's announcement? Crickets, mate. Not a peep. Capcom's clearly enjoying keeping us on the hook, aren't they? It's like they've got a magic eight-ball that just keeps saying 'ask again later' whenever someone mentions Leon. We did get a new 'Road to Requiem' trailer, which offered a few tantalizing glimpses, but no definitive answers on our favorite floppy-haired government agent. The game's director, Akifumi Nakanishi, has been chatting about other stuff, mind you – like why Western players might prefer first-person, or how the devs can't even tell if the game is scary anymore (a truly worrying thought for a Resident Evil game!).
So, what's the grand finale to this digital reveal? **Resident Evil Requiem** is set to drop on **February 27, 2026**, hitting **Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S**. Yes, you heard that right, **Switch 2**. Goodness me, the future is now, isn't it? Just imagine the kind of reality-bending tech we'll have by then!
Overall, it’s a pretty compelling package, especially for those of us who appreciate a good monster-turned-fashion-statement. While we patiently (or not-so-patiently) await news on Leon, at least we know we can step into Grace's shoes and rock some seriously tall vampiric style. Stay curious, gamers!
Tags: Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom, Lady Dimitrescu, Gaming News, Preorders
Original article: IGN South Africa