'The mini-game is already in its final stages': Resident Evil Requiem
director confirms DLC is imminent, but you need to make sure you've finished the game first

Date:
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:12:12 +0000

Description:
Resident Evil Requiem's first major DLC is fast approaching, and the game's producer and director have both urged players to finish the main story beforehand.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem 's first DLC is imminent Director Koshi Nakanishi said the mini-game DLC will be a single-player mode based on the main game's battles Producer Masato Kumazawa urged players to finish the main game in order to access the DLC Capcom's 2026 hit, Resident Evil Requiem , has two DLCs currently in production and fortunately, one of them is coming sooner than anticipated.

In an interview with Denfaminico Gamer (which we have machine translated), Resident Evil Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa, and director Koshi Nakanishi told players to ensure they finish the game's main story to access the upcoming mini-game DLC in May. The pair was queried over Requiem 's announced DLCs, and Nakanishi reassured fans that work on the story DLC is well underway, stating: "At this stage, all I can say is that it's currently under development, so please look forward to it." Article continues below You may like Want more of Resident Evil Requiem? You won't have to wait long Resident Evil 7 gave us the series' best DLC, and I hope Capcom takes note for Requiem's expansion Capcom confirms console and PC launch times for Resident Evil Requiem and you can preload the game right now

However, when asked about the mini-game DLC, Nakanishi confirmed that the "development of the mini-game is already in the final stages." They also said it will be a single-player mode, which will be "based on the battles in the main game." Nakanishi believes fans who were hoping for more fun will enjoy it, urging players to be excited, saying, "sharpen your tomahawk and wait." (Image credit: Capcom) The mini-game's description is brief from Nakanishi, but it sounds very similar to the franchise's beloved Mercenaries game mode, which usually features multiple regions from the main game used as maps for players to cycle through.

Most importantly, though, Kumazawa said, "This mini-game content is unlocked after clearing the main story. So if you're planning to play it, clearing the main story during Golden Week would be just right for you to be able to play it."

This is often the case with Resident Evil games, and extra modes only become available once the main campaign is complete. It also appears as though
Capcom is poised to release the DLC during Japan's Golden Week or very
shortly after, placing the launch date sometime in early May, so fans won't have to wait long to continue their journey through Requiem . 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. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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