Capcom has just confirmed a feature that the community has been asking for since the release of Resident Evil 9 Requiem : a mini game focused on action, clearly designed as a mode The Mercenariesreserved for players who have completed the main story. Enough to finally offer a real endgame to fans who found the journey a little too linear.
Released February 27, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 And PC, Resident Evil Requiem takes place nearly 30 years after the fall of Raccoon City and features Leon S. Kennedy and the new heroine Grace Ashcroft. Capcom had already announced a Photo mode, a mini game and a story DLC, but without going into details. This is now done thanks to an interview with Koshi Nakanishi And Masato Kumazawa granted to Denfaminico Gamer.
Resident Evil 9 Requiem: what will this Mercenaries-style mini game confirmed by Capcom look like?
Asked about the roadmap, Koshi Nakanishi first recalls that the narrative DLC is progressing slowly: “Regarding the additional story DLC, all I can say at this stage is that it is currently in full production, so look forward to it”. But he is much more specific about the mini game: “On the other hand, the development of the mini game is already in its final phase. That’s right.”
The director especially insists on its very combat DNA: “As we mentioned, it is a mini game, and it is strictly based on the combat of the main game”. He adds that players who have finished the adventure but still want to fight it out should enjoy it: “I think players who have finished the main game and are thinking ‘I want to go wild again’ will find it exciting and fun, so sharpen your tomahawks and stay tuned.” Everything is confirmed as a single-player experience, which reinforces the idea of a score mode in the spirit of the Mercenaries.
How to unlock the Resident Evil Requiem mini game and why is it aimed at players who have completed the story?
Masato Kumazawa clarifies the access condition, which has so far remained silent in the French press: “This mini game is unlocked once you have completed the main story”. No mention of minimum difficulty, but it becomes clear that Capcom reserves this content for those who have already assimilated the nervous combat system of Requiem.
Concretely, this transforms the mini game into a real endgame mode. Completing the campaign, leveling up your favorite weapons, unlocking key upgrades, and keeping a well-equipped backup right before the final boss will probably be the best way to prepare for it. Crowd management and mobility oriented builds should be particularly used if the mini game uses the logic of timed waves of enemies popularized by the former Mercenaries.
Golden Week and release in May: when will we be able to play the Resident Evil 9 Requiem mini game?
Masato Kumazawa gives a very concrete hint about the schedule, saying, “So if you’re planning to play it, I think finishing the story during Golden Week will be the perfect time.” Japanese Golden Week takes place from April 29 to May 6, which suggests that the mini game will be released just after, in May 2026.
Capcom had already indicated that this content would arrive in May, in the form of a post-launch update. Several French-speaking media are mentioning a free mini game for all owners of Resident Evil Requiemwhile Photo mode should arrive before and the story DLC will be released later. Result: those who want to take advantage of the famous Mercenaries-style mode from D-Day now have a clear roadmap, with a simple short-term objective: complete the campaign before the first week of May.