Resident Evil Requiem Writer Officially Teases First DLC Details

Screenwriter Haris Orkin discussed Resident Evil Requiem's DLC plans at Meadowlark Comic Con. He confirmed that efforts are underway to further develop character Oswell E. Spencer. Initially portrayed as a maniacal mastermind in previous games, Spencer is depicted as a redemptive figure grappling with regret in Requiem. Orkin stated: "We’re working hand-in-hand."

He elaborated on his villain writing philosophy, noting that his villains always perceive themselves as the protagonists of their story. He added: "We have an arc for Spencer in Requiem. Where you understand [that approach] more. And then in the DLC you will understand it even further. I probably shouldn’t say that, but yeah." Orkin also touched on the character of Grace, an FBI analyst with limited field experience, whom he chose to portray on the spectrum.

He explained: "I decided to put her on the spectrum. She’s an analyst. She’s really an expert at figuring out clues, but she’s not great at dealing with people." Orkin announced his partnership with Capcom in February, following the game's release that month. Resident Evil Requiem received an 89 Metascore and IGN awarded it a 9/10, deeming it "successfully splices two separate strains of survival horror together into the one highly infectious new mutation."

Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 7 million copies so far, with 5 million sold within the first five days of its release.