Resident Evil Requiem's upcoming bonus mode will only be playable after you finish the main campaign, the game's development team confirmed. Players still making their way through Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft's story in Raccoon City should prioritize wrapping things up if they want access to the fresh content next month.
Director Koshi Nakanishi described the addition as a mini-game built around combat encounters from the main story. "For those who have cleared the main story and are thinking, 'I still haven't had enough fun!', I think you'll be able to enjoy this," Nakanishi said in an interview. Producer Masato Kumazawa added that the content unlocks only after clearing the campaign, suggesting the timing works out perfectly for players planning to finish during the upcoming Golden Week holiday in Japan.
The new mode's structure has the community speculating it could be Requiem's take on the Mercenaries format, a series staple that typically features wave-based combat in recognizable locations with the option to play as roster characters beyond the main cast. Long-time fans have been hoping to finally control Sherry in action sequences, or potentially even take on the role of Zeno, one of the game's antagonists.
Capcom has already outlined plans for story-driven DLC further down the line, though Nakanishi made clear that release remains distant. When asked whether the content might address Leon's new jewelry and his relationship status, the director hinted at future revelations while offering no immediate answers. "That 'someday' isn't now," he said.
The commercial momentum behind Requiem remains strong. The title hit 7 million copies sold, prompting Capcom to raise its annual profit forecast. Reviews have been equally enthusiastic, with outlets praising how the game merges different horror gameplay styles into a cohesive experience.
Author Emily Chen: "The post-game gatekeeping strategy makes sense for retention, but Capcom's been coy about story DLC timing for too long, especially with questions still hanging over Leon's love life."
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