Capcom has released an exclusive unreleased video on YouTube where Resident Evil 9 director Akifumi Nakatsuki introduces the core information about the game, hinting that it might follow the first-person perspective style similar to Resident Evil 7.
At the 2025 Summer Game Fest, several major titles including Resident Evil 9 announced their release dates, sparking excitement among fans. The game features a new female protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst with exceptional insight and reasoning skills. Traumatized by her mother’s death, Grace has become reserved and dedicated herself fully to her work. She embarks on a solo investigation into mysterious deaths at an abandoned hotel.
The story summary released by Capcom reveals that an unidentified corpse is found in an abandoned hotel, marking the beginning of the investigation. Grace Ashcroft is assigned to the case, which is also the site where her mother was murdered eight years ago. Determined to confront her past, she ventures alone into the scene.
Media previews and official updates have introduced the new protagonist, the setting of Raccoon City, and the ability to switch freely between first-person and third-person perspectives without restarting the game.
IGN’s hands-on report confirms the dual perspective feature and describes Grace as a bookish FBI trainee with some combat skills, though not as experienced as Jill or Leon.
Players on Reddit have shared high-definition screenshots showcasing the game’s visual fidelity and confirmed the presence of a fully armed familiar playable character yet to be officially revealed.
Renowned insider Dusk Golem has stated that Grace is designed for first-person gameplay, while Leon Kennedy returns as a main character with third-person perspective. Both characters’ perspectives are expected to be switchable.
Speculation about Leon Kennedy’s return has been confirmed by Dusk Golem, who mentioned that Leon appears in the trailer and will have significantly more playable time than Grace in the final game.
Fan art of Grace Ashcroft has been shared by community members, highlighting the growing anticipation for Resident Evil 9: Requiem.
