Capcom has already set a date and time for its next digital event Dedicated to the horror saga, the new Resident Evil Showcase will be held on Thursday, January 15th, and will serve as the main showcase for the next numbered installment in the franchise.
The meeting will be quite compact, but with plenty of substance: about 12 minutes long focusing primarily on Resident Evil Requiem, the title that is shaping up to be one of the first major releases of the year in the survival horror genre, especially in Europe and Spain, where the series has a very established fan base.
Date, time and how to follow the Resident Evil Showcase in Spain and Europe
Capcom has confirmed that the Resident Evil Showcase will air on January 15 at 23:00 PM (Spanish Peninsular Time, 23:00 PM CET)In other words, European players will be able to watch it late at night without having to stay up too late.
The event also has set times for other regions: 14:00 p.m. PT and 17:00 p.m. ET in AmericaMeanwhile, in Japan it will begin at 7:00 AM on January 16 (JST). The intention is that a large part of the global community can follow the live broadcast without any problems.
As the company has detailed, the broadcast will be available through YouTube and Twitch liveon Capcom's official channels. It will be offered in several languages, including English and Japanese versions, so there shouldn't be any problems following the news in real time.
Another key aspect of the ad is its duration: short and direct formatA short and direct format that aims for highly concentrated content, without filler, and with gameplay sequences as the main focus.
Resident Evil Requiem, the main protagonist of the event
The main focus of the Resident Evil Showcase will be Resident Evil Requiem, the new main numbered installment of the sagaThe game is scheduled for February 27 and will arrive simultaneously at PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch 2, something especially striking in the case of Nintendo's new hybrid console.
Capcom had already presented the project during the summer of 2025 with a first trailerThe trailer introduced Grace Ashcroft, an FBI agent and daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft (a familiar face to those who remember Resident Evil Outbreak). At that time, it was confirmed that she would be the central figure in the story, although the company had a few surprises up its sleeve.
Over the past few months, a cascade of rumors and leaks pointed to the presence of second playable protagonistOfficial confirmation didn't come until recently, when Capcom revealed that the iconic agent will join Grace in this new bioterrorist threat, with separate gameplay sections for each of them.
One of the goals of the Showcase will be to delve deeper into that dual campaign structure. Capcom promises new gameplay and previously unreleased information about the story and mission development., focusing both on Grace's more leisurely investigation and horror segments and on Leon's more action-oriented and combat-focused segments.
Alongside the announcement of the event, the company has released a teaser of about 15 seconds where brief glimpses of both characters can be seen. Although the preview is very short, it serves as a preview of what will be shown in detail during the broadcast on the 15th.
Platforms, launch and commitment to Nintendo Switch 2
One of the details that has attracted the most attention in Europe is the simultaneous release on Nintendo Switch 2 along with the other platforms. During the last Nintendo Direct of last year, Capcom confirmed that the game would arrive on the new console on the same date as on PS5, Xbox Series and PC: the aforementioned February 27.
With this move, the Japanese company demonstrates a betting heavily on the Switch's successorThis hasn't always been the case with the main installments of the saga. The arrival of Requiem on the new hybrid console opens the door for other recent titles in the franchise to follow suit.
In addition to the issue of platforms, the Showcase will also serve to emphasize that one of the first big releases of the yearAlthough 2026 has barely begun, Capcom seems determined to quickly place it among the favorites for game of the year in the horror genre, relying on a constant communication campaign with new trailers and gameplay snippets.
In the European and Spanish communities, it has already been possible to read first impressions after trying a demo In previous events, the aim was to achieve a balance between oppressive atmosphere, classic exploration, and a slightly higher pace of action in certain sections featuring Leon.
Will there be more Resident Evil games at the Showcase?
Although Capcom has made it clear that central theme of the presentationA small detail in the promotional material has set off alarm bells among fans: the fine print of the advertisement mentions that "Some of the games included in the event are not suitable for children.".
The plural form has led a large part of the community to think that These 12 minutes will not be solely about Requiem.There are no official confirmations at the moment, but speculation has quickly appeared in specialized forums and social networks.
Among the most repeated theories circulating are possible appearances of other titles in the saga in developmentFrom projects highly requested by veteran fans — such as new revisions of classic installments — to Nintendo Switch 2 versions of already known chapters that have not yet made the leap to the new platform.
Nor is it ruled out that Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village may have some kind of presence at the eventespecially considering the company's recent moves regarding these releases and its interest in keeping them alive on new platforms.
In any case, Capcom hasn't gone into any detail beyond Requiem, so We'll have to wait until January 15th to see to what extent the plural "games" implies additional announcements or simply the inclusion of material related to already known releases.
What to expect from Requiem's ​​gameplay
With several trailers and previews already released, the community has a pretty good idea of ​​the tone of Resident Evil Requiem, but important questions remain. The January 15th Showcase is shaping up to be the ideal place to clear up some of these doubts..
On one hand, Capcom is expected to provide more details. the structure of the campaign and the division of prominence between Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. KennedyEverything suggests that there will be distinct sections, with slightly different gameplay styles: exploration and tension for Grace, more direct action and more intense combat for Leon.
On the other hand, there are quite a few who wonder if A playable demo could be announced or even released. Taking advantage of the presentation, something the company has done on other occasions with previous releases in the series. There's no confirmation yet, but the proximity of the release date makes this possibility not far-fetched.
The footage shown so far suggests a A meticulously crafted atmosphere and an approach that blends classic horror with more spectacular set piecesThe most recent trailer, used to promote the Showcase itself, suggests that much of the new information could focus on Leon's sequences, with more action-packed scenes and a faster pace.
They are also expected new plot details, especially regarding Grace's role within the saga's universe and her connection to previous events, as well as clues about the organizations and biological threats that will be at the center of Requiem's ​​plot.
With all of that on the table, the The Resident Evil Showcase on January 15th is shaping up to be a short but information-packed event. For those who closely follow the series' evolution, Spanish and European fans will have the advantage of watching it at a relatively convenient time, with a concise format that promises to get straight to the point: more gameplay, new story details, and, with a bit of luck, a few surprises related to the future of Resident Evil beyond Requiem.