Resident Evil Requiem Developer Hints at Upcoming Free Mini-Game Release and Confirms ‘Chapter 2’ Was Canceled

Resident Evil Requiem: A Monumental Success

Resident Evil Requiem has achieved extraordinary success, selling an impressive seven million units in under two months. This milestone represents the fastest sales for any title within the horror franchise. The game’s performance has led to CAPCOM revising its fiscal year 2026 profit forecast upwards, increasing from $319.9 million to $341.8 million, marking a growth of 6.9%.

Anticipation for New Content

Fans of the game are eagerly awaiting the first post-launch update, which includes a mini-game set to be released as part of a complimentary update. In a recent interview with the Japanese outlet Denfaminicogamer, Game Director Koshi Nakanishi and Producer Masato Kumazawa hinted that the release could happen soon, potentially next week. Specifically, Kumazawa noted that it would be ideal for players to complete the main storyline during “Golden Week“, which spans from April 29 to May 6, making it possible to unlock the mini-game.

Insights from the Developers

Here are some illuminating quotes from the developers regarding the mini-game:

Nakanishi: “This mini-game is an exciting addition, centered on the intense battles found in the main game. For those who have finished the campaign and feel there’s still more fun to be had, prepare to be surprised!”

Kumazawa: “This content can only be accessed after completing the main storyline. If you aim to experience it, finishing the main game during Golden Week would be the perfect timing.”

In summary, the release of the mini-game could potentially align with Thursday, May 7. This timing coincides with CAPCOM’s previous indication that new content would debut in May. While speculation suggests that this mini-game might be a reimagined version of Mercenaries, official confirmation remains pending. Fortunately, the wait isn’t expected to be long.

Interesting Gameplay Insights

The aforementioned interview also revealed intriguing statistics about player choices in Resident Evil Requiem:

During Leon’s chapters, approximately 90% of players opted for Third-Person Shooter (TPS) mode.
In contrast, Grace’s chapters revealed a more balanced split, with 60% choosing First-Person Shooter (FPS) and 40% selecting TPS.

Moreover, regional preferences show that Japanese and Asian players favor TPS, while PC gamers tend to gravitate towards FPS. Nakanishi also disclosed that just as Resident Evil 7: Biohazard had a scrapped “Chapter 2, ”Requiem faced a similar fate with its own scrapped Chapter 2 during its development. The team’s philosophy focused on subtraction—intentionally removing content to enhance pacing and accessibility, even at the cost of creative ideas. Initially, the game’s concept revolved solely around Leon and Raccoon City, but during development, Grace’s character was significantly fleshed out, evolving into a full co-protagonist.