Resident Evil 7 gave us the series' best DLC, and I hope Capcom takes note
for Requiem's expansion

Date:
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000

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Resident Evil 7 was Capcom at its best when it comes to DLC, and I hope Requiem takes note.

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now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter Disclaimer This article contains Resident Evil 7 , Village , and Requiem spoilers Resident Evil Requiem is a fantastic entry in the series, so naturally, the announcement that DLC is coming to the game is a welcome one especially if the upcoming free minigame is Mercenaries, because that mode with Requiem 's combat is a recipe for greatness.

Given the game takes place between two perspectives with Leon and Grace, naturally many wouldn't have gotten their fill with either character, but
when it comes to an upcoming DLC expansion, I don't want to see either of
them in a starring role. In fact, I hope Capcom takes cues from what is arguably the best game in the series when it comes to DLC Resident Evil 7: Biohazard . Resident Evil 7 's DLC arrived in different batches. You had Banned Footage, which features four vignettes that flesh out the storyline
(as well as two jokey side modes), with the final entry, Daughters, showing exactly how the Baker family turned into the monsters seen in the main game. Article continues below You may like Resident Evil Requiem tops charts, but where is Mercenaries? Want more of Resident Evil Requiem? You won't have to wait long Resident Evil Requiem could claim the top spot as the best in the franchise Resident Evil Requiem review after 20 hours: time to let go of the past? - YouTube Watch On Then there was the free epilogue, Not a Hero , which had Chris Redfield tracking down Lucas Baker who was a bit of a loose thread at the end of the main campaign. It offered a bit more of an action take on the game that felt welcome after 7 , which was perhaps the scariest entry to date.

But the best of them and I'd even go as far as to say the best part of Resident Evil 7 overall is End of Zoe . Another case of tying up a loose
end, with Zoe Baker's fate at the end of the base game (provided you chose to save Mia) uncertain.

Except this time, you aren't Ethan, you aren't Chris Redfield, you aren't any Resident Evil action hero. You're Joe Baker, Zoe's uncle and brother to one
of the scariest antagonists in the series, Jack Baker. And the thing about
Joe is that he doesn't have guns, military equipment or any special powers; he's just a jacked old fella from the bayou. The moulded enemies that caused you grief throughout the main game Joe's approach is to literally just punch them. Brawl for all (Image credit: Capcom) What follows is a brief two-hour campaign that has you exploring the derelict Dulvey, Louisiana, estate in order to find a cure for Zoe's affliction, and it's the closest thing 7 ever had to a beat 'em up mode. The powerful pursuer-type enemies that have harassed countless Resi protagonists over the years? Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Joe has the Swamp Man. But where Leon and Jill were somewhat powerless
against the likes of Mr. X and Nemesis, Joe has wrestling matches with Swamp Man quite literally powerbombing the foe at one point. He still has the same family-first motivations that Ethan has, albeit a bit more unhinged.

Which is to say two things: one, you really gotta play End of Zoe if you haven't, and two, I really want Capcom to treat us to something completely different when it comes to expanding Requiem .

As to what exactly that is, there are so many possibilities. One area where Requiem feels a bit lacking compared to its predecessors is in proper puzzles for the most part which are typically a staple of survival horror games so perhaps a House Beneviento-esque puzzle-focused escape room experience could suit. What to read next Resident Evil Requiem review: brilliant action meets terrifying horror and a sloppy plot Forget Leon here are eight fan-favorite characters I think could show up in Resident Evil Requiem Capcoms 12-minute showcase proves Resident Evil Requiem is worth the wait: here are my five key takeaways

Or as much as I would much prefer either of them to get their own game for
the first time in a while, Leon wasn't the only person affected by the events of Raccoon City. Giving Claire Redfield or Jill Valentine a chance to return to where it all began would be an appropriate choice, too.

Resident Evil Village's Shadows of Rose is by no means a bad DLC, but
playing it directly after replaying the offering in 7 makes for a stark contrast, given it's a bit of a rehash of areas from the base game. What I don't want is just another set of rooms for Leon to blast his way through, or Grace being subjected to even more horrors. Even if I would inevitably end up enjoying those, Capcom has proven it can create unique and memorable bite-sized Resident Evil experiences before. The best gaming consoles All the best consoles of this generation

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