Capcom officially confirms a major content update for Resident Evil 9: Requiem arriving in early June 2026, featuring the long-awaited New Game+ mode, an expanded Mercenaries mode with new characters, and unlockable alternate costumes.
Fresh off the announcement that RE:9 Requiem has surpassed 8 million copies sold worldwide, Capcom has revealed details about the game's first major post-launch content update, scheduled for release on June 10, 2026. The update, titled "Requiem: Reprise," delivers several highly requested features that the community has been vocal about since the game's launch.
New Game+ is arguably the most anticipated addition. Players who have completed the main campaign will be able to restart the story with all of their previously unlocked weapons, upgrades, and inventory intact. The mode also introduces new enemy placements and increases the difficulty scaling across all chapters, offering a fresh challenge for even the most seasoned survivors. Enemies in New Game+ feature altered attack patterns and increased resilience, and certain boss encounters have been redesigned to incorporate additional phases that weren't present in the initial playthrough.
The Mercenaries mode update is equally substantial. Three new playable characters are being added: Leon S. Kennedy returns with his iconic combat knife and Matilda handgun loadout, Jill Valentine joins with a balanced assault rifle and lockpick tool set for faster item collection, and a mysterious new character — only referred to as "The Hound" — will be available as an unlockable. Two new stages — "Derelict Laboratory" and "Moonlit Cathedral" — expand the mode's map rotation, each featuring unique environmental hazards and wave compositions.
Capcom has also confirmed that the update will include a suite of quality-of-life improvements, many of which were directly informed by community feedback. These include an expanded photo mode with new filters and pose options, a chapter-select menu that tracks collectible progress per chapter, and performance optimizations for the PC version targeting smoother frame rates in the game's most visually intense areas. Notably, the update also adds native support for the recently released PlayStation 5 Pro, enabling ray-traced reflections at 60 FPS in performance mode.
A premium DLC pack titled "Requiem: Archives" will launch alongside the free update, offering a set of alternate costumes inspired by classic Resident Evil titles. The pack includes a RE2-inspired outfit for Grace, a STARS uniform for Winters, and a nostalgic RE4 jacket for a returning fan-favorite character. Priced at $9.99, the costume pack has already drawn praise for its faithful recreations of classic character designs.
Community reaction to the announcement has been overwhelmingly positive. The RE:9 subreddit is buzzing with New Game+ build planning and Mercenaries high-score strategies. With RE:9 Requiem already sitting comfortably as one of the highest-rated entries in the franchise's history, this substantial content drop signals Capcom's long-term commitment to supporting the game well beyond its launch window.