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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Grace Ashcroft, and what is her role in Resident Evil 9 Requiem?
(Image via CAPCOM) The Resident Evil 9: Requiem trailer dropped at Summer Game Fest 2025 and shook the fandom to its core. Not because of another Umbrella experiment gone wrong (though that is happening again), but because Capcom introduced a brand-new face: Grace Ashcroft. But she's not just any side character. She's the main protagonist . Here's everything you need to know! Meet Grace Ashcroft – FBI Tech Genius with a Past Grace Ashcroft is an FBI technical analyst who's suddenly thrown into the field when mysterious deaths start cropping up. In the reveal trailer, Grace is pulled from her desk, literally mid-report, and tossed into the frontlines of a bizarre investigation to inform her about another victim of an unidentified disease. His words? "I need your eyes on the crime scene. The Wrenwood Hotel. That's where your mother was murdered." Yes, she's the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak. Resident Evil 9 LORE EXPLAINED | Who is Grace Ashcroft? When is it Set? | Resident Evil Requiem A Legacy Tied to Raccoon City So why does Grace matter? Longtime fans will recognize her last name. Her mother, Alyssa Ashcroft, was a playable character in Resident Evil Outbreak . She was an investigative journalist who escaped Raccoon City before it was nuked. Now, nearly three decades later, Grace is returning to her mother's past — to the ruins of Raccoon City itself. Alyssa was killed eight years ago while investigating the Wrenwood Hotel. Now, Grace is being pulled into the same mystery. There's a heavy implication that whatever happened to Alyssa may be connected to the new outbreak. The personal stakes? Through the roof. Grace vs. the Resident Evil Universe Grace isn't a soldier like Chris or a secret agent like Leon. She's a technical brain, meaning she's likely going to approach problems differently. Her FBI role suggests she'll rely on data, logic, and investigation — a refreshing contrast to the usual guns-blazing style of past protagonists. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hamburg: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo But make no mistake, Grace isn't just there to push paper. She's in the thick of it — and the trailer shows her facing terrifying, infected creatures while trying to make sense of the patterns connecting the victims. Leon S. Kennedy in Resident Evil 9 Requiem Is Leon Kennedy in the Mix? Fans are buzzing. A hooded figure appears in a flashback during the trailer, and speculation is rampant that it's Leon S. Kennedy. Could he have known Alyssa? Was he at the Wrenwood Hotel the night she died? Could Grace and Leon's paths collide — or clash ? It's all mystery for now. But if Leon is involved, it sets up a powerful mentor vs. rookie dynamic — or something even darker. Grace Ashcroft isn't just a new character; she's a new chapter. With her FBI skills, tragic backstory, and ties to a forgotten survivor, Resident Evil 9: Requiem looks ready to deliver chills, chaos, and maybe a few long-awaited answers. February 27, 2026, can't come soon enough.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Resident Evil Requiem gameplay features, protagonists, storyline and more explained
There is no doubt that the Resident Evil Requiem has to be one of the most exciting announcements of the recently concluded Summer Game Fest showcase on June 6. The event ended with a bang when Capcom dropped the announcement trailer of the game out of nowhere. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This survival-horror title is going to be the ninth mainline entry of the franchise, following the Resident Evil Village in 2021. This highly anticipated title is going to be released on February 27, 2026 on Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Resident Evil Requiem gameplay features Players will be able to switch perspectives in Resident Evil Requiem. | Image via Capcom The most exciting gameplay feature of Resident Evil Requiem is arguably the option to switch camera perspectives. Yes, players will be able to delve into Requiem into both first-person and third-person perspective. Being a horror-survival title, first-person perspective is an immersive way to play the game. On the other hand, third-person perspective offers unreal freedom about the in-game environment. Another intricate gameplay feature of this title is the classic horror-survival mechanics. For example, players will start off the game as vulnerable characters who are untrained in combat, and later on will learn to deal with the external affairs. Resident Evil Requiem Protagonist Grace Ashcroft is going to be the main protagonist of Resident Evil Requiem. | Image via Capcom. Capcom has already confirmed that Grace Ashcroft is going to be the main protagonist of the game. Now, this surname might intrigue the OG Resident Evil player, because Grace is actually the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, who was one of the main characters of Resident Evil Outbreak, which was released over two decades ago. Also there are rumors and speculations all around the internet that there will be another protagonist in the game along with Grace. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, Capcom is yet to officially reveal the identity of this second protagonist. Resident Evil Requiem storyline Resident Evil Requiem storyline is partly set in Raccoon City. | Image via Capcom Keeping in mind the complications of the whole Resident Evil franchise storyline with so many spin-offs and remakes, it's pretty hard to predict the whole plot of Requiem. But as per the confirmed storyline so far, players will fill in the shoes of Grace, who will embark upon his horrifying journey of investigating her mother, Alyssa's murder at the Wrenwood Hotel. It is also known that some of the storyline is set in the backdrop of Raccoon City. So, it can easily be said that Requiem is going to take players back to 2003 when it all started in Outbreak. Resident Evil pre-order details Resident Evil Requiem pre-order date hasn't been confirmed yet. | Image via Capcom. Despite so many details being revealed by Capcom including the exact release date, the pre-order date is yet to be announced by Capcom. As the game has just been announced recently, players might need to be patient for a bit longer as we are still about eight months far from the game's release. Read More:
