Resident Evil Requiem Star Hopes Grace Ashcroft Has Long Way to Go

Despite some pretty deep roots in Resident Evil lore, Grace’s story in the franchise is really only getting started in Resident Evil Requiem. So far, there’s been no word on whether she’ll stick around for additional entries and eventually stand toe-to-toe with other protagonists like Ethan Winters or Chris Redfield. Judging by the strong impression she made when her debut game launched in February, we wouldn’t be surprised to see her back at some point down the line.

Sant’Albano knows Grace could survive another run in with mutated monsters after making it through the horrors of the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center, but will she ever be dodging chainsaws with carefully timed but stylish backflips? Not likely.

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“I don’t think she’ll ever be a Leon character,” Sant’Albano said. “She’s never going to be badass, you know, doing roundhouse kicks. But I do think her courage and her self-esteem will grow the more that she trusts herself and forgives herself for a lot of the things that I think tie her down. So, I think there’s a long way to go with her.”

Resident Evil Requiem is still so fresh, so we probably won’t hear about another mainline entry like a potential Resident Evil 10 anytime soon. As if there was any doubt, that doesn’t mean Capcom plans to keep players waiting for more.

In 2027, fans will step back into the shoes of Resident Evil 2 hero Claire Redfield for Resident Evil Veronica. It’s been a while since we last heard an update on that front following its announcement in June. We’re also still waiting to hear more about the story DLC the publisher promised back in March. Maybe we could see more Grace there?

IGN gave Resident Evil Requiem a 9/10 review. At the time of its launch, we said it “successfully splices two separate strains of survival horror together into one highly infectious new mutation.”

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