Resident Evil Requiem Was Originally Planned as an Online Game

Producer Masachika Kawata revealed that Resident Evil Requiem was initially developed as an online game before Capcom scrapped the idea to focus on horror. Leon was the first confirmed protagonist, but his combat skills made the game less scary, leading to the introduction of new character Grace.

• The game was initially developed as an online title before the direction was dropped
• Leon was the first protagonist, but his combat skills reduced the horror
• New character Grace was introduced to preserve the horror focus
• Leon's involvement was kept secret until release to maintain interest