With Resident Evil Requiem just days away from release, Capcom has issued a direct message to fans asking them not to share pre-release leaks or spoilers, as footage from early physical copies begins circulating online.
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— Resident Evil (@RE_Games) February 20, 2026
The publisher posted a statement across the official Resident Evil social channels, addressing what it describes as an effort to protect players’ day-one experience. The message comes after gameplay and story details, including late-game content, started appearing online ahead of the game’s February 27 launch.
Capcom Asks Fans Not To Share Resident Evil Requiem Leaks
In its statement, Capcom wrote:
“Please don’t post or share pre-release leaks and spoilers for Resident Evil Requiem.
We really want everyone to enjoy the game’s story and experience as much as possible. Our legal department will continue to issue takedowns and deletion notices for leaks in order to preserve your day-one experience.
It’s not long now until the game is out, so we look forward to seeing all your reactions after release!”
The message was signed off simply as “Your Capcom team.”
According to reporting from GameSpot, physical copies of Resident Evil Requiem were obtained early by some members of the public this week. As a result, gameplay footage, story beats, and even details surrounding the finale have begun spreading across platforms like Reddit and YouTube.
Footage And Story Spoilers Already Circulating
While leaks are nothing new for major releases, this situation appears to have escalated quickly. Capcom’s initial takedown efforts felt like trying to patch a major leak with tape, as new clips continued to surface.
GameSpot reported that story details and the ending are now appearing in comments sections and video platforms, prompting advice for fans to mute key terms or avoid social media entirely if they want to remain spoiler-free.
This is not the first time Resident Evil Requiem has experienced leaks. Following its announcement last year, there were earlier slip-ups, including the accidental reveal of Leon Kennedy as a returning playable character before it was officially confirmed. However, full gameplay footage and late-game spoilers present a much bigger problem so close to launch.
Launch Date And Platforms Confirmed
Resident Evil Requiem launches on 27 February for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X and Series S.
The ninth mainline entry in the long-running survival horror series arrives during Resident Evil’s 30th anniversary year, marking the first new mainline game since 2021’s Resident Evil Village.
Hands-on previews earlier this year have been positive and described the game as blending classic Resident Evil elements with new surprises, with varying modes of play and shifting pacing. That makes the current wave of leaks particularly frustrating for fans eager to experience those moments first-hand.
With just a week to go, Capcom’s message is clear. The studio is actively issuing takedowns, but it is also asking the community to help preserve the experience for everyone else. At this point, staying spoiler-free may require some digital self-discipline until release day arrives.