Resident Evil Requiem Update Fuels Final Trailer Expectations Ahead of February Release

You can almost buy Resident Evil Requiem now that a bunch of new features have been added. It looks like the biggest reveal is just around the corner. Promotion is speeding up as the release date draws near, and new reports have brought the game back into the public eye. We now know more about how long the game is, and there has been public word about a big PlayStation show.

As people get more excited, more information raises their hopes. PlayStation has said that on Thursday, February 12, there will be a brand-new State of Play show that will last more than an hour. There will be a lot of talk about PlayStation 5 third-party games, independent games, and new PlayStation Studios games.

Big news about Resident Evil Village and the update of Resident Evil 4 came out at the same time. 

Fans became interested right away just from that description, since Resident Evil Requiem is one of the most-anticipated third-party games coming out soon. It looks like the time was planned since the game comes out this month. PlayStation events have been a big part of Capcom's Resident Evil sales for a long time.

Even stranger would be if Requiem didn't show up now that it's so close to coming out. The last clip will likely be shown at this event, which will give it one last big push before it comes out. That hope is even stronger now that the talk lasts more than an hour. It's one of the most important State of Play events I can remember.

As expected, the conversation quickly turned to whether this event could also bring a test that could be used. Almost every big Resident Evil game that came out in the last few years had some kind of test before it came out. This includes Resident Evil 7, Village, and the remake of Resident Evil 4. Having a Requiem show on paper makes sense. Even though everyone is excited, they still have different thoughts.

A lot of advertising for the game has already been done, including trailers, in-depth pieces, and hands-on previews from major publications. Fans might not even need to see a demo to be sold at this time. Giving away too much is another problem. This game's story seems to be very important, and Capcom has been very careful about what it shows.

Along with news about the State of Play, there is also new news about how long the game will last.

Data mining, leaks, and other secret finds could happen during a demo at any time, ruining any surprises that were supposed to happen. Even though it would be fun to play a small part of the game early on, it seems better to wait for the official trailer instead. The proven State of Play is the beginning of the last part of Requiem's marketing campaign, even if there isn't a demo.

Early rumors said that Resident Evil: Requiem would be about the same length as the Resident Evil 4 version. This quickly made people more excited because the remake of Resident Evil 4 had a lot of material. But since then, it's become clear that the comparison was not a precise measurement but rather a rough guess.

Early thoughts about play can be wrong, especially if they come from short lessons or tests done by the team itself. There are different ways to make Resident Evil games, and how long you play doesn't always tell you everything you need to know. It depends on the entry. Some like linear development, others like being able to play again and again, and still others like deep exploration.

More important than the number of hours is the pace and quality of the information. The things we've seen so far make Requiem look like a big project. There are big set pieces and hints that it will go deeper. It doesn't matter if the first run is shorter than Rez 4's version. It will still seem small and important.

People have also talked about the two points of view in the game. 

Some people think that the parts with Leon and Grace will last about the same time. At first, it was said that each would last nine hours, but this has not been proven. How you play and how the game is set up will affect how long the experience feels. It's often more powerful to play a ten-hour game that moves fast than one that drags on for too long, and Capcom's track record makes me sure of that balance.

Another secret that was recently revealed is the medal count. Right now, Resident Evil Requiem has 49 awards on Steam. This gives you a small idea of how the game is put together. That number means there are a good number of jobs, items, and goals to do after the game. For PlayStation users, this most likely means a full trophy list with a platinum award at the top, as you'd expect from a big franchise game.

One thing that stands out is that not a single award has been leaked yet. Achievement and trophy lists usually show up early and tell you about boss fights, major plot points, character deaths, or secret endings. There have been no leaks yet, but people should be careful as the start date gets near. It's likely that hard copies will be around soon.

Once they are, secrets tend to get around fast. 

People who want a clean first time might need to stay away from mute words and social media. From what we know so far, the State of Play event coming up looks like it will be a big deal for Resident Evil 9. This is likely when the last clip will come out, which will give us a better idea of the tone, structure, and flow of the game.

Capcom hasn't hinted at big plot twists without giving away all the details in a while. There's a good chance that the last clip will show bigger worlds and more complicated game systems that have only been hinted at so far.

But it's good to keep your goals in check. It looks like State of Play will be there, and there will almost certainly be a movie clip. If someone says there will be a test, it's possible, but not a given. Capcom's main goal right now is to make sure the launch goes well, lower risk, and give players a great experience at the end.

As things stand, there will be a big PlayStation event next week, and Resident Evil Requiem will almost certainly be a part of it. The last video still doesn't tell us if it shows just the right amount of information or too much. A lot of people find that seeing less is better than seeing more when things are really interesting. The countdown is almost over, and now the boss fight in Resident Evil Requiem has begun.