Resident Evil Requiem is one of the most anticipated survival horror games of 2026. If you’re waiting to play it in India, this guide shows the exact release date, IST unlock time, countdown timer, and launch details.
Capcom officially confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will release globally on February 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Resident Evil Requiem Countdown Timer (India IST)
Release date: February 27, 2026
Expected India unlock time: 5:30 AM IST
Resident Evil Requiem Release Date
Official release date:
February 27, 2026 (Friday) globally.
This is the ninth main entry in the Resident Evil franchise and marks the 30th anniversary release.
Resident Evil Requiem Release Time in India (IST)
Based on global unlock timing, here is India release time:
| Region | Release Time |
|---|---|
| India | 5:30 AM IST |
| USA (ET) | 12:00 AM |
| UK | 5:00 AM |
| Europe | 6:00 AM |
| Japan | 2:00 PM |
Resident Evil Requiem Global Release Time Table
| Country | Release Time |
|---|---|
| India | 5:30 AM IST |
| USA | Feb 27, 12:00 AM |
| UK | Feb 27, 5:00 AM |
| Australia | Feb 27, 4:00 PM |
| Japan | Feb 27, 2:00 PM |
Platforms Available
Resident Evil Requiem releases on:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X/S
- Nintendo Switch 2
- PC (Steam & Epic Games Store)
Confirmed by Capcom official announcement.
Preload Time
Preload typically starts:
48 hours before release
Expected preload date:
February 25, 2026
When Can You Play Resident Evil Requiem in India?
India players can play at:
February 27, 2026
5:30 AM IST
Game Overview
Resident Evil Requiem follows FBI agent Grace Ashcroft investigating mysterious deaths linked to a virus outbreak.
Key features:
- First-person and third-person gameplay
- New protagonist
- Return to Raccoon City
- Enhanced RE Engine graphics
Expert Tips for Indian Players
Best platform performance ranking:
- PS5 – best optimization
- Xbox Series X – best graphics
- PC – best flexibility
- Switch 2 – portable gameplay
FAQ
February 27, 2026 globally.
5:30 AM IST.
Yes, preload starts 48 hours before release.
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Switch 2.
Yes, it is the ninth mainline entry.
No, it is only on next-gen platforms.
Conclusion
Resident Evil Requiem releases February 27, 2026, at 5:30 AM IST in India. With the countdown timer and timing tables above, Indian players can prepare to play immediately at launch.
