Capcom's biggest content drop yet arrives in just one week. New Game+ with exclusive rewards and a drastically expanded Mercenaries mode featuring Leon, Jill, and all-new stages are poised to reignite RE:9 Requiem.
Mark your calendars, survivors. Capcom's massive June 10 content update for Resident Evil 9: Requiem is now just one week away, and based on everything the developer has shared so far, this is shaping up to be the game's most significant post-launch update yet. Here's a comprehensive preview of everything heading your way.
The most requested feature since launch, New Game+ finally arrives on June 10. After completing the main campaign at least once, players will be able to start a fresh playthrough while retaining their weapon upgrades, inventory, and character abilities. But NG+ in RE:9 isn't just a simple replay — Capcom has added several compelling reasons to dive back in.
NG+ runs will feature exclusive weapon upgrades not available in the base game, including a new infinite ammo modifier for the Silver Serpent handgun and a prototype RE-9 magnum with devastating stopping power. Enemy placements have been shuffled in key encounters to keep even veteran players on their toes, and certain locked doors that required specific key items on the first playthrough are now accessible, revealing hidden lore documents that fill in gaps about the Requiem cult's origins.
Perhaps most excitingly, completing NG+ on Professional difficulty will unlock a brand-new epilogue scene that sets up story threads for the upcoming premium DLC. For lore hunters and completionists, this is the ultimate incentive to push through the hardest difficulty.
The Mercenaries mode is getting a major injection of content. Originally launched with a limited character roster and three stages, the June 10 update triples the available content. Leon S. Kennedy and Jill Valentine join the fight as fully playable characters, each with unique loadouts, melee attacks, and ultimate abilities.
Leon brings his signature combat knife for faster melee finishers and a customized Blacktail handgun that excels at critical hits. His ultimate ability, "R.P.D. Veteran," temporarily boosts damage and reload speed for all firearms — perfect for high-score chasing on crowded stages. Jill, meanwhile, arrives with her lockpick ability that unlocks bonus item caches mid-round and a Samurai Edge pistol with excellent accuracy. Her "S.T.A.R.S. Training" ultimate reduces damage taken and increases stagger power against enemies.
Three brand-new stages have also been confirmed: Requiem Cathedral Atrium, a sprawling multi-floor arena with environmental hazards; Underground Laboratory B4, a claustrophobic network of tight corridors where enemy spawn density is at its highest; and Rooftop Evacuation, a vertical stage that forces players to fight their way upward through waves of enemies while managing limited real estate.
Alongside the headline features, the June 10 update packs several quality-of-life improvements. The photo mode will receive expanded filters and pose options. Subtitles now support additional languages including Korean, Thai, and Arabic. And perhaps most welcome for trophy hunters — a new in-game tracker shows your progress toward all collectibles per chapter, eliminating the need for external guides.
Capcom has also confirmed that the update will include general performance optimizations across all platforms, with specific attention to PC load times and Series S resolution scaling. The patch notes are expected to drop a day or two before launch, so stay tuned for the full breakdown.
With NG+, expanded Mercenaries, and the promise of premium DLC on the horizon, June 10 marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for RE:9 Requiem. Whether you're a first-time player looking for a fresh challenge or a seasoned veteran chasing those Mercenaries high scores — next week has something for everyone.