Resident Evil Requiem continues Capcom’s well-known survival horror series with a new story about bioterror, secret research and the consequences of the Raccoon City catastrophe. Two playable characters alternate in the campaign: FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and series veteran Leon S. Kennedy. Both experience different parts of the plot and bring their own play styles – from classic horror passages with careful exploration to more action-packed sections.
This Resident Evil Requiem walkthrough will guide you step by step through all the key areas of the story. You will learn how to solve key puzzles, which paths you should explore first and how to use ammunition, healing items and key items efficiently. A cautious style of play is particularly worthwhile in the first few hours: many rooms contain hidden clues, documents or items that will later become important for your progress.
The guide is aimed at both beginners and experienced fans of the series. If you want to play through Resident Evil Requiem without unnecessary detours or resource problems, this walkthrough will help you to master the campaign in a structured and clear way.
All chapters of Resident Evil Requiem at a glance
The Resident Evil Requiem campaign is not divided into classic chapter numbers. Instead, the game takes you through several larger locations, each of which represents a section of the story. If you know these areas, you can better assess your progress in the game and more easily understand where you are in the story.
The walkthrough in this guide is therefore based on the most important areas of the campaign. As a rule, an area is completed in full before the game takes you on to the next section of the story.
- Wrenwood Hotel
- Wrenwood Streets
- Care Center
- Care Center Basement
- Care Center Courtyard
- Water Treatment Plant
- East Raccoon City
- Raccoon City Center
- Orphanage
- ARK Facility
During these areas, you switch between the two main characters of the campaign several times. Grace Ashcroft experiences horror passages with a stronger focus on suspense and puzzles, while Leon S. Kennedy is used more often in more action-packed situations. Both perspectives complement each other and tell different parts of the story.
Wrenwood – the start of the campaign
Important steps in Wrenwood
- Investigate the crime scene at the Wrenwood Hotel and collect all the clues.
- Search the hotel rooms for documents and important items.
- Work your way through the corridors to room 204.
- Use the clues and key objects you find to open up new areas.
- Escape the hotel and reach the next stage of the campaign.
The first major story section of Resident Evil Requiem takes you to Wrenwood and begins with Grace Ashcroft. This area introduces you to the basic mechanics of the game and gives you an immediate feel for the survival horror focus of the campaign. Initial objectives include the Wrenwood Hotel, investigating the crime scene, making your way to room 204 and escaping the building before the story continues later with Leon.
The pace changes significantly during the escape sequence . Enemies react more aggressively and narrow corridors make orientation more difficult. Therefore, always keep an eye on a possible way back and avoid unnecessary fights if you only need to reach the next exit quickly.
An important progression point in the Wrenwood Hotel is the path to room 204. In several adjoining rooms you will find clues and documents that explain how to open the next areas. Pay particular attention to interactive objects in the corridors and adjoining rooms, as many of them are directly linked to later puzzles or locked doors. If you explore thoroughly, you can also find optional resources such as additional ammunition or healing items in this section. These early finds may seem small at first, but they make later sections much easier because resources become scarcer as the campaign progresses.
You shouldn’t play frantically, especially in the Wrenwood Hotel. Take your time to examine rooms thoroughly, look at conspicuous objects and pick up clues immediately. Key items and small finds are more important here than they initially seem, as they directly prepare you for further progress.
A careful, attentive style of play is particularly relevant in this section. If you overlook clues or only search rooms superficially, you will quickly run into unnecessary detours. It is therefore worthwhile for beginners to play slowly in Wrenwood, read the surroundings carefully and work through each new room thoroughly.
Later, the campaign briefly switches to Leon S. Kennedy in Wrenwood. This changes the pace noticeably because Leon is used more offensively. Nevertheless, resource management remains important in his sections. You should therefore not waste ammunition, heilitems and important finds right from the start.
Care Center – one of the most important puzzle areas
Important steps in the Care Center
- Examine the corridors and rooms in the Care Center and collect initial clues.
- Find the Cherub Key and use it to open room 201.
- Get the screwdriver from the Nurse’s Station.
- Take the fuse out of the cupboard in Room 201.
- Insert the fuse in the Fuse Box to activate the power supply.
- Then work your way up to the base area of the Care Center.
In the Care Center, you will receive several important key items that control your progress through the building. Particularly important is the Cherub Key, which you can use to open room 201. In the Nurse’s Station you will then find the screwdriver needed to remove the missing fuse in the cupboard of room 201. Only after you have inserted this fuse in the fuse box will the path to the next section of the building open.
The Care Center is one of the central locations in Resident Evil Requiem. The building has a much more branched structure than the early areas of the game and consists of several wings, locked doors and puzzles that you can only solve bit by bit. Many rooms are interconnected, which is why thorough exploration is particularly important here.
Take your time in the Care Center to carefully examine each new room. Documents, notes and small clues often indirectly explain how certain locks, safes or mechanisms work. If you overlook clues, you will often have to walk back unnecessary distances later on.
Solve puzzles in the Care Center (power supply)
One of the first major puzzles in the Care Center concerns the building’s power supply. Several doors and systems are initially blocked because parts of the building are without power. To open new areas, you need to restore the power supply.
The first important step takes you to the fuse box at the blocked exit. There it becomes clear that a fuse is missing. As you progress through the area, first get the screwdriver in the Nurse’s Station and then return to room 201. There you can use the tool to get the missing fuse from the cupboard and then replace it at the fuse box to unlock the path.
This process is particularly important in the Care Center because it shows the typical progression style of the game: first find a clue, then get the right key item and finally return to a previous area. If you explore carefully and remember locked doors, you will lose significantly less time here.
In addition, the first real chase phase with The Girl begins in the Care Center. As soon as you pick up the screwdriver in the Nurse’s Station, the situation shifts from pure exploration to escape and room control. Safe, well-lit rooms become particularly important because they give you a brief respite and secure your return routes. If you get hectic here, you will quickly lose your bearings and resources.
An important mechanic in this section is light. The creature cannot enter illuminated rooms, which is why safe rooms with the light on become important retreats. Many players use these rooms to briefly interrupt the chase and then plan a new escape route.
If The Girl puts you under pressure after finding the screwdriver, running off aimlessly usually won’t help. Great walkthroughs recommend a clear escape route here: gain a short distance, lure her out of the corridor directly in front of room 201 and then use the route you have gained to return to the Fuse. At the latest after you have picked up the fuse, you should not dawdle, but run straight back to the fuse box at the locked exit.
As soon as you pick up the fuse, a new chase sequence starts immediately. You should therefore run straight back to the fuse box and open the exit before the creature confronts you again in the corridor.
As soon as the power supply is active again, new paths will open up in the building. This will give you access to more rooms, additional resources and the next sections of the Care Center. In this area, also look out for optional finds such as lockpicks, locked containers and early Antique Coins, as many large 100% walkthroughs take several collectibles right here.
You will also find several of the first Ancient Coins in the Care Center. You can later exchange these collectibles in the Parlor for permanent improvements, such as additional inventory slots or useful equipment. Collecting them early on will make the rest of the campaign much easier.
The early Antique Coins in the Care Center are particularly valuable. Large walkthroughs take them here as early as possible because you can exchange them for useful rewards in the Parlor. One of the most important early investments is the Hip Pouch, which expands your inventory and makes the entire Grace section much easier.
Care Center Basement
The basement area of the Care Center increases the tension considerably. The rooms become narrower, visibility poorer and encounters with enemies more dangerous. It is worth avoiding unnecessary fights and saving ammunition here.
Instead, try to keep safe walking routes. Spaces that you have to pass through frequently should be secured first or kept as clear as possible. This will prevent you from having to fight through dangerous bottlenecks several times later.
In the basement, Resident Evil Requiem relies more heavily on switches, paths across several side rooms and small return paths with key objects. At the same time, The Girl remains an important pressure factor. For you, this means: don’t rush, but read each new room first, then act.
Courtyard and Water Treatment Plant
After the cramped indoor areas, the story takes you further into the courtyard and finally into the water treatment plant. These sections are a little more open and give you a better overview of the surroundings.
Use this advantage to recognize opponents early and choose your position carefully. Be careful not to get caught between several groups of enemies and always have a clear escape route ready. Good positioning can be crucial, especially in open areas.
As the courtyard area progresses, the focus briefly shifts from pure building logic to environmental puzzles and escape routes. In the Water Treatment Plant, a more technical process with electricity, paths and mechanics also comes into play. This is where it pays off if you have worked thoroughly in the Care Center, picked up optional resources and planned your return routes properly.
East Raccoon City – Combat zones and exploration
Important steps in East Raccoon City
- Explore the ruined streets of East Raccoon City and secure free running paths.
- Observe enemy movements and avoid larger groups in narrow areas.
- Search side buildings and side streets for resources and documents.
- Use open spaces to keep your distance and eliminate opponents in a controlled manner.
- Follow the main path towards Raccoon City Center.
As the campaign progresses, Resident Evil Requiem takes you to destroyed parts of Raccoon City. The East Raccoon City area in particular is one of the game’s larger outdoor areas. Here you mainly take control of Leon S. Kennedy, which slightly changes the pace of the game and allows for more direct confrontations.
Compared to the cramped buildings before, the streets and squares of East Raccoon City offer significantly more freedom of movement. These open areas allow you to spot enemies early on and control fights better. Nevertheless, you should still proceed with caution and avoid drifting between several groups of enemies.
Use free running paths and larger areas to keep your distance and fight opponents one after the other. Especially in open urban areas, good positioning can make the difference between a controlled battle and a dangerous situation.
While exploring, it is also worthwhile not ignoring side paths and smaller buildings. Many of these places contain additional resources, documents on the background story or hidden items that can help you in the further course of the campaign.
Raccoon City Center and Orphanage
Important steps at Raccoon City Center
- Follow the path to the Raccoon Police Department (RPD) and open the entrance to the building.
- Use the main hall of the police station as a point of orientation and check the storage and supply options there.
- Work your way through the West Office, corridors and upper floors to unlock new paths in the building.
- Search important rooms such as the S.T.A.R.S. Office for clues, optional rewards and puzzle objects.
- Leave the police station and follow the story path to the Orphanage.
In the Raccoon City Center section, Resident Evil Requiem takes you back to central areas of the destroyed city and combines familiar locations with new story moments. Particularly important here is the police station, which serves as one of the central locations in this section. When exploring, you should search rooms thoroughly, as several paths, objects and small puzzles are directly linked to one another.
A calm and methodical style of play is particularly worthwhile in this part of the campaign. The city center looks familiar at first glance, but still requires precise orientation. If you pass over documents, mechanics or closed paths too quickly, it is easy to take unnecessary detours. Large walkthroughs therefore treat the Raccoon City Center as a clear progression block with several intermediate objectives in and around the RPD.
Some of the most important optional finds in this section are directly related to the police station. These include additional puzzles and rewards such as the Briefcase code in the S.T.A.R.S. Office or optional clues relating to Barry’s tracks. Such content is not a must for story progression, but provides additional resources and background information on the story.
Orphanage – cautious exploration
Important steps in the orphanage
- Enter the orphanage and explore the first corridors carefully.
- Move slowly through the confined spaces and avoid making unnecessary noises.
- Search for documents and clues that explain the route through the building.
- Work your way up to the Director’s Office step by step.
- Prepare for the next stage of the campaign.
The Orphanage is closely linked to this story section and focuses much more on suspense, observation and careful exploration. Instead of open battles, the focus here is on a controlled approach.
For beginners in particular, it makes sense to play slowly, take noises seriously and check new rooms carefully before moving on. Rushing through the narrow corridors of the building can quickly lead to dangerous situations. If, on the other hand, you proceed carefully and memorize safe routes, you will get through this section of the campaign in a much more stable manner.
How to play Orphanage safely
- Proceed slowly in new corridors and first check whether enemies can see your position.
- Use hiding places and safe corners instead of running frantically in tight spaces.
- Work your way up to the Director’s Office step by step and take important tips with you immediately.
- Plan back routes in your head, because the Orphanage works more with pressure and uncertainty than with open battle arenas.
Many clues and story details in Raccoon City Center and the Orphanage prepare the way for the next sections. If you explore carefully and don’t rush things, you’ll get through this part of the campaign much more safely and avoid unnecessary dead ends. At the same time, this area is one of the most important parts of the entire walkthrough, because this is where story progress, optional finds and the classic Resident Evil atmosphere come together particularly closely.
ARK Facility – The finale of the campaign
Important steps in the ARK Facility
- Enter the ARK Facility and secure resources in the entrance area first.
- Activate central switches and control systems to unlock new areas of the facility.
- Search laboratories and control rooms for important key items and documents.
- Prepare yourself for several dangerous encounters and boss battles during the final section.
- Work your way through the system step by step until you reach the final section of the story.
The ARK Facility forms the final major section of the Resident Evil Requiem story. Several storylines that were previously prepared in Wrenwood, the Care Center and the Raccoon City areas converge in this secret facility. The level of difficulty increases accordingly here.
Before you venture deeper into the facility, you should prepare your inventory carefully. Store superfluous items in the item box and take enough healing items and reliable weapons with you. The finale in particular can involve lengthy combat sequences where good resource management is crucial.
Even in the ARK Facility, a calm and attentive playing style remains important. Observe enemies closely, pay attention to their attack patterns and use the environment to your advantage. Many encounters are much easier to deal with if you keep your distance, choose your position carefully and use your ammunition in a targeted manner.
If you have played carefully up to this point, investigated rooms thoroughly and managed your resources wisely, you will be well prepared for the final stage of the campaign.
100% completion – What you should consider for a complete round
Important steps for a 100% round
- Search each new area thoroughly and also check adjoining rooms.
- Open optional safes, lockers and locked containers as soon as you find the necessary clues.
- Collect all documents and story clues to unlock additional background information.
- Look out for collector’s items and hidden secret rooms.
- Use additional areas to secure ammunition, healing items and equipment.
If you want to complete Resident Evil Requiem in its entirety, it’s worth taking a particularly thorough approach to the game. A lot of additional content is located off the main paths and is easy to overlook if you only focus on the next story marker.
You should therefore explore each new area carefully throughout the campaign. Particularly important content is often hidden in side rooms, optional buildings or behind locked doors that can only be opened later.
Much of this content is closely linked to achievements, trophies and collectibles. If you explore carefully during your first round of the game, you will save yourself a lot of time later on in a possible 100% round.
If you examine each section thoroughly and keep an eye on conspicuous places on the map, you will not only discover more background information about the story, but also find valuable resources that can make later sections of the campaign much easier.
FAQ: Important questions about Resident Evil Requiem
How long does Resident Evil Requiem last?
A first story run-through of Resident Evil Requiem takes around 10 to 15 hours on average. How long you actually need depends heavily on how thoroughly you explore the game areas and how much time you invest in puzzles, optional rooms and collectibles.
How many chapters does Resident Evil Requiem have?
Resident Evil Requiem does not use classic chapter numbering. Instead, the campaign is divided into several large game areas. These include Wrenwood, the Care Center, various areas of Raccoon City, the Orphanage and the ARK Facility as the final section of the story.
What playable characters are there?
In the campaign, you switch between two main characters: FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and series veteran Leon S. Kennedy. Both experience different parts of the plot and each have their own game mechanics and play styles.
Can I continue playing Resident Evil Requiem after the end?
After completing the story, you can restart the game to collect missed content or try higher difficulty levels. Many players also use additional playthroughs for achievements, collectibles or a complete exploration of all areas.
Conclusion: With strategy through Resident Evil Requiem
With the right strategy, a little patience and careful exploration, the Resident Evil Requiem can be mastered well. A calm playing style is particularly important: search new areas thoroughly, read documents carefully and use ammunition and healing items sparingly.
If you explore the game areas step by step, tackle puzzles logically and use resources wisely, you will get through the campaign safely. This walkthrough will help you to find important locations more quickly, avoid typical mistakes and experience the story of Resident Evil Requiem in full.
