Resident Evil Requiem leaks spread as Capcom urges fans to avoid spoilers

With Resident Evil Requiem just days away from its official release, the survival horror giant behind it has found itself in the uncomfortable position of asking the internet to please… not ruin the ending. Early leaks — including gameplay footage and story spoilers — have begun circulating online, prompting developer and publisher Capcom to appeal directly to the community to avoid spoilering key moments for others. The situation has become one of those strange reminders that, no matter how good a game is, the internet will always test the patience of its wall-hanging creators and eager fans alike.

Capcom fights leaks to protect day-one experience

Capcom took to social platforms with a message aimed at preserving the Resident Evil Requiem experience for players who plan to go in blind. The company acknowledged that multiple videos and story summaries have already appeared ahead of the game’s February 27, 2026 launch, some reportedly sourced from early physical copies that have surfaced online. Posting or sharing such pre-release content not only undermines the narrative surprises that are central to many fans’ enjoyment but also constitutes copyright infringement, Capcom says.

“Our legal department will continue to issue takedown and deletion notices for leaked material in order to preserve your day-one experience,” the translated statement reads. Capcom also advised fans not to post gameplay videos or spoilers on social media and streaming sites before release, and encouraged players to avoid viewing such content themselves. The appeal blends practical steps with a humble (if slightly funny) plea: let people enjoy the surprises the way the developers intended.

Many fans and commentators have understood the sentiment. If you’ve spent years waiting for a story-driven game, discovering the ending early because someone felt “helpful” enough to upload a complete walkthrough can feel a bit like opening gifts before everyone is awake — it’s exciting, sure, but deeply unfair to others. And in a franchise where narrative twists and character reveals are part of the horror experience, the stakes feel personal.

Strong reactions and heated online debate

The online reaction hasn’t stopped at polite requests. Hideki Kamiya, veteran director associated with earlier Resident Evil titles, took to social media with a much more colorful take. In a translated post, he said that those who leak content “deserve a thousand deaths” and should be cursed to never play games again — a hyperbolic jab that speaks to just how seriously some creators take the issue of spoilers. Whether you find that amusing, excessive, or somewhere in between, it captures the intensity of feelings on both sides of the debate.

Critics of leaks argue that in the age of instant screenshots and shared clips, it’s realistic to expect spoilers — but that doesn’t make them less frustrating. Some fans have even joked that avoiding spoilers now requires living under a rock until launch day, while others admit they’ve already accidentally stumbled onto plot reveals they wished they hadn’t seen.

Capcom’s stance is clear: spoilers diminish the crafted experience and disrespect both the community and the developers who poured years of work into the game. Whether that will be enough to slow the tide of leaked content remains to be seen, but with just days left before Resident Evil Requiem officially launches, now might be the time to mute threads, close thumbnail previews, and brace for a weekend of unspoiled horror.