The streetlights outside my apartment flickered as the clock rolled toward midnight; I realized the launch window would decide whether I joined the first wave or watched streams. You can feel that pinch of urgency—this is the kind of drop you either catch or regret. I have the times, preload windows, and file sizes laid out so you can be ready when Racoon City answers the call.
What Time Does Resident Evil Requiem Release? Global Release Date and Times
On release night I watch store pages like a hawk; you should too if you want to play on day one.
Console release: Resident Evil Requiem will release on February 27 at 12:00 AM local time in all regions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
PC release timings vary by region. Below are the PC launch times called out so you can plan your download or stream session:
- United States — Eastern Time: 12:00 AM EST, February 27
- United States — Pacific Time: 9:00 PM PST, February 26
- India: 10:30 AM IST, February 27
- Japan: 2:00 PM JST, February 27
- China: 1:00 PM CST, February 27
- United Kingdom: 5:00 AM GMT, February 27
- Canada: 12:00 AM EST, February 27
- Italy: 6:00 AM CET, February 27
- Australia: 4:00 PM AEDT, February 27
- New Zealand: 6:00 PM NZDT, February 27
The PC launch schedule can feel like a timed grenade; set your alarms and check the store region tied to your Steam or Epic Games account so you don’t miss the drop.
What time does Resident Evil Requiem release on PC and consoles?
Consoles go live at local midnight on February 27. PC opens at the regional times listed above — that means if you live on US Pacific, expect the PC release at 9:00 PM PST on February 26 while consoles flip to February 27 at midnight in your timezone. I recommend confirming the release clock on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, or the Nintendo eShop an hour before launch.
Can I preload Resident Evil Requiem before launch?
Yes. The preload window is open on February 25, 2026 for most platforms. Go to the Resident Evil Requiem page on Steam, Epic, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, or Nintendo eShop and the download option should appear after purchase or on your pre-order page.
Which platforms will Resident Evil Requiem be available on?
Capcom has confirmed releases for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. If you bought a next-gen console or own a gaming PC, plan your storage now — this one’s not tiny.
Resident Evil Requiem Release Countdown Timer
In the hours before launch every minute feels heavier; fans refresh store pages, refresh friends lists, refresh their patience.
Use the launch countdown below if your region isn’t in the list above or if you want a single clock to watch. The embedded timer syncs to the PC launch moment of 2026-02-27T10:30:00 (UTC offset will reflect your browser).
Resident Evil Requiem should now be released!
Resident Evil Requiem Pre-load Guide and Game Size
On launch week I clear space and queue downloads; your console or PC should have room ready so you can press play the moment servers settle.
Here are the published install sizes by platform:
- PC: 70.12 GB
- PlayStation 5: 72.88 GB
- Xbox Series X/S: 68.77 GB
- Nintendo Switch 2: 29.33 GB
Preload opens February 25, 2026. Head to the store page — Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, or Nintendo eShop — buy or redeem your key, then hit the download button. That small act will feel like a lighthouse in a storm when launch night traffic clogs servers.
If you want the cleanest start, install any day-one patches before playing and sign into Capcom accounts or platform services (PSN, Xbox Live, Nintendo Account, Steam) so you aren’t stalled by authentication screens at midnight.
Resident Evil Requiem puts Leon S. Kennedy and new protagonist Grace Ashcroft back into Raccoon City on the franchise’s 30th anniversary—will you join the first midnight wave or wait to see how the servers hold up?