Resident Evil Requiem vs Dishonored

• Perspective: First-Person and Third-Person (Switchable)
• Setting: Raccoon City, Wrenwood Hotel
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam)
• Protagonist: Grace Ashcroft
• Unique Feature: Ability to switch between first-person and third-person camera perspectives at any time during gameplay.

• Runes: Hidden throughout levels; used to acquire and upgrade supernatural powers. The Heart reveals their locations.
• Bonecharms: Found in various hidden spots or carried by specific NPCs; provide passive buffs to Corvo's abilities. The Heart reveals their locations.
• Sokolov Paintings: Collectible artworks by Anton Sokolov hidden in each mission level. Collecting them provides coin and contributes to completion.
• Outsider Shrines: Hidden shrines dedicated to the Outsider, usually containing a Rune and offering lore insights.
• Books, Notes, and Audiographs: Scattered throughout the world, providing lore, character backstories, hints, and world-building details.

• Survival Horror
• Psychological Horror
• Bio-Terrorism
• Conspiracy
• Corporate Malfeasance
• Legacy and Family

• Stealth
• Revenge
• Supernatural Powers
• Plague
• Oppression
• Political Conspiracy
• Moral Choices
• Whalepunk Aesthetic

• Corvo's Folding Blade: Melee
  Corvo's signature collapsible sword, used for lethal combat, stealth takedowns, and parrying attacks.
• Pistol: Firearm (Ranged)
  A flintlock-style pistol. Can be upgraded for damage, accuracy, and reload speed. Standard and explosive bullets available.
• Crossbow: Ranged (Stealth)
  A silent ranged weapon. Fires standard bolts, sleep darts for non-lethal takedowns, and incendiary bolts.
• Grenade: Throwable (Explosive)
  Standard fragmentation grenade effective against groups or for creating diversions.
• Spring Razor: Trap (Lethal)
  A deployable trap that, when triggered, unleashes a whirlwind of sharp wires, shredding nearby enemies.
• Sticky Grenade: Throwable (Explosive)
  A grenade that adheres to surfaces or enemies before detonating.

• Character Outfits: Details on character customization and alternate costumes have not been announced. Previous games in the series have often included unlockable costumes as rewards for completing the game or as part of deluxe editions.

• Royal Protector Uniform: Corvo's signature dark, masked attire. Not customizable beyond its inherent design.
• City Watch Uniform: Blue and grey uniforms worn by Dunwall's guards, varying slightly by rank.
• Overseer Uniform: Distinctive masked uniforms of the Abbey of the Everyman's militant order.

Specific skill and upgrade systems have not been detailed. Based on series conventions, players can expect to find and upgrade a variety of weapons. The protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, is described as less of a combat expert than previous protagonists, suggesting that evasion, puzzle-solving, and resource management will be heavily emphasized. Crafting of healing items and ammunition is also expected to return.

Corvo gains supernatural powers like Blink (teleportation), Dark Vision, Bend Time, Devouring Swarm, and Possession. These powers are unlocked and upgraded using Runes found in the world. Bonecharms provide passive buffs. Weapons and gadgets like the pistol, crossbow, grenades, and rewire tools can be upgraded using money at Piero Joplin's workshop.

Confirmed locations include the Wrenwood Hotel and the devastated Raccoon City, including the iconic Raccoon City Police Department building. The extent and size of these areas are currently unknown, but previews suggest claustrophobic, horror-focused environments rather than a large open world.

The game features distinct, large, and intricately designed mission levels rather than a single continuous open world. Key locations in Dunwall include Dunwall Tower, the Hound Pits Pub (hub area), Kaldwin's Bridge, Boyle Estate, and the Flooded District. Each level offers multiple pathways and secrets.

• Samuel's Boat: Watercraft (Transport)
  Samuel Beechworth's small motorboat, used to transport Corvo to and from mission areas along Dunwall's waterways.
• Whale Oil Powered Rails/Carts: Automated Transport (Environmental)
  Some levels feature automated rail carts or lifts powered by whale oil, which can be used for traversal within specific areas.

• Rat: Rattus norvegicus (Plague Rats)
  Environmental Hazard (swarms), Can be possessed, Source of Devouring Swarm power
• Hagfish: Fictional Aquatic Creature
  Aquatic Hazard, found in water bodies, can be possessed.
• Wolfhound: Canis lupus familiaris
  Enemy Type, Guard Animal, often accompanies City Watch.

• Grace Ashcroft: Playable Protagonist
  An FBI technical analyst investigating a mysterious case tied to her family's past. She is portrayed as more vulnerable and less combat-proficient than other Resident Evil heroes.
• Alyssa Ashcroft (mentioned): Key Story Character
  Grace's mother and a journalist who was a playable character in the Resident Evil Outbreak series. Her past investigations and murder are central to Requiem's plot.
• Hooded Man: Antagonist (Speculative)
  A mysterious hooded figure seen in the reveal trailer who appears to be a central villain.

• Corvo Attano: Protagonist / Royal Protector
  The Empress's loyal bodyguard, framed for her murder. Granted powers by the Outsider to seek revenge and clear his name.
• The Outsider: Supernatural Entity / Narrator
  A mysterious, amoral god-like figure from the Void who grants supernatural powers to individuals he finds 'interesting', observing their choices.
• Empress Jessamine Kaldwin: Ruler of the Isles
  The beloved Empress murdered at the start of the game, setting Corvo's journey in motion.
• Emily Kaldwin: Heir to the Throne / Damsel
  Daughter of Empress Jessamine, kidnapped after her mother's assassination. Rescuing her is a primary objective.
• Hiram Burrows (Lord Regent): Primary Antagonist / Usurper
  The Royal Spymaster who orchestrates the Empress's assassination and seizes power as Lord Regent.
• Daud: Antagonist / Assassin Leader
  The infamous 'Knife of Dunwall', leader of the Whalers assassin gang, responsible for carrying out the Empress's murder.
• Samuel Beechworth: Ally / Boatman
  A loyalist boatman who ferries Corvo to and from missions and offers moral guidance.

• Main Story Campaign
  The primary mission will be to guide Grace Ashcroft through the game's story, investigating the Wrenwood Hotel and the ruins of Raccoon City to uncover the truth behind her mother's death and a new bio-organic threat. This will involve puzzle-solving, exploration, resource management, and combat/evasion.

• Dishonored (Prologue)
  Witness the Empress's assassination, get framed, and escape Coldridge Prison.
• High Overseer Campbell
  Eliminate High Overseer Thaddeus Campbell or find a non-lethal solution to neutralize him.
• House of Pleasure
  Infiltrate the Golden Cat bathhouse to deal with the Pendleton twins.
• Lady Boyle's Last Party
  Infiltrate a masquerade ball at the Boyle Estate to identify and eliminate one of the three Boyle sisters (or find a non-lethal alternative).
• The Loyalists
  Return to the Hound Pits Pub only to face betrayal.
• The Light at the End
  Infiltrate Kingsparrow Island lighthouse for the final confrontation with the Lord Regent and to rescue Emily.

**Dunwall City Trials:** Challenge maps. **The Knife of Dunwall:** Story DLC playing as the assassin Daud. **The Brigmore Witches:** Continues Daud's story. **Void Walker's Arsenal:** Pre-order bonus pack with additional bonecharms and resources.

• Q: What is Resident Evil Requiem?
  A: Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth mainline installment in the Resident Evil survival horror series, featuring a new protagonist named Grace Ashcroft and a return to Raccoon City.
• Q: When will Resident Evil Requiem be released?
  A: The game is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026.
• Q: What platforms will Resident Evil Requiem be on?
  A: It will be available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
• Q: Can I play in third-person?
  A: Yes, for the first time in a new mainline Resident Evil game at launch, you can switch between first-person and third-person perspectives freely.
• Q: Is Resident Evil Requiem a sequel to Resident Evil Village?
  A: Yes, it is the next main entry in the series after Resident Evil Village.
• Q: Is this a multiplayer game?
  A: No, Resident Evil Requiem has been announced as a single-player experience.

• Q: What is the Chaos system in Dishonored?
  A: The Chaos system tracks Corvo's lethal actions. Killing more characters increases Chaos, leading to a darker world, more plague victims (Weepers), more rats, pessimistic dialogue, and a bleaker ending. A low Chaos playthrough (minimal kills) results in a more hopeful outcome.
• Q: Can you complete Dishonored without killing anyone?
  A: Yes, it is possible to complete the entire game, including eliminating all main targets, without killing anyone (non-lethal playthrough). This often involves finding alternative methods to neutralize targets.
• Q: What are Runes and Bonecharms used for?
  A: Runes are used to unlock and upgrade Corvo's supernatural powers. Bonecharms are trinkets that provide passive buffs, such as increased health/mana, faster movement, or enhanced stealth.
• Q: Is Corvo a silent protagonist?
  A: For the most part, yes. Corvo has very few spoken lines in the base game, primarily making choices through player actions. He is more vocal in the DLC and Dishonored 2.

Utilizing a heavily modified Unreal Engine 3, Dishonored features a distinct 'whalepunk' art style characterized by exaggerated Victorian-era architecture, industrial elements powered by whale oil, and painterly textures. The game is known for its strong art direction and atmosphere rather than raw graphical fidelity by modern standards.

Score by Daniel Licht, creating a dark, atmospheric, and memorable soundtrack. Sound design is crucial for stealth, providing auditory cues for guard patrols and environmental hazards. Features iconic voice acting, including Stephen Russell as Corvo (though Corvo is mostly silent).

• The official detailed system requirements for Resident Evil Requiem have not yet been released. The following are preliminary minimum and recommended requirements based on news reports and are subject to change. The detailed breakdown is an estimation based on recent RE Engine titles.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop equivalents of the desktop GPUs listed below will be required for similar performance. Performance will vary based on the laptop's power delivery (TGP) and cooling system. Newer gaming laptops should handle the game well, but specifications will become clearer closer to launch.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A higher Total Graphics Power (TGP) will be crucial for achieving stable framerates, especially at higher resolutions and settings.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Efficient cooling will be necessary to prevent thermal throttling during intense gameplay sessions.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A modern multi-core CPU will be important for handling both the graphical and gameplay demands of the RE Engine.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended for optimal performance by bypassing the integrated GPU.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Support for upscaling technologies like DLSS, FSR, and XeSS is highly anticipated to achieve better performance at higher resolutions, though not officially confirmed.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Lighting, and Anti-Aliasing will likely be the most performance-intensive settings.
• Game Name: Resident Evil Requiem

• Official system requirements as per Bethesda/Arkane Studios' documentation at launch (October 2012). The game is relatively light by modern standards. An SSD will improve loading times.
• Laptop Performance Note: Dishonored runs very well on a wide range of laptops, even older ones with dedicated graphics. Modern integrated graphics (e.g., Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) can often run this game adequately at lower settings. Any modern discrete GPU, including an RTX 3050 Mobile, will provide extremely high framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Not a major concern for this title on modern hardware; even low TGP modern GPUs will excel. For period-appropriate cards, ensuring they weren't severely underpowered was key.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Most modern laptops should handle Dishonored without significant thermal issues. Older laptops might still get warm.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: The game is not very CPU demanding. Any modern dual-core or quad-core mobile CPU will be more than sufficient.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Beneficial on older Optimus systems to ensure the dedicated GPU is used, though less critical with powerful modern hardware.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: No native support for modern upscaling technologies (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). Standard resolution and anti-aliasing options are available in-game.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Shadow Quality, Light Shafts, Texture Details, and Anti-Aliasing (MLAA/FXAA) can impact performance on very low-end hardware.
• Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 460 or better, GeForce GT 500M series or better (GT 555M for min) | AMD: Radeon HD 5850 or better, Mobility Radeon HD 5000 series or better (HD 5770 for min) | Intel: Intel HD Graphics 3000/4000 (Not officially recommended, but may run at very low settings/resolutions) | General: Laptop versions of discrete cards may work if their performance is on par with the desktop minimum. Integrated graphics were not a primary target.
• Sound card: DirectX 9.0c compatible soundcard (Standard requirement for audio output.)
• Peripherals: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended) (Supports standard PC input devices and gamepads.)
• Game Name: Dishonored

• Upscaling Tech: Support for upscaling technologies like DLSS, FSR, and XeSS is highly anticipated to achieve better performance at higher resolutions, though not officially confirmed.
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Lighting, and Anti-Aliasing will likely be the most performance-intensive settings.

• Upscaling Tech: No native support for modern upscaling technologies (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). Standard resolution and anti-aliasing options are available in-game.
• Key Settings Impact: Shadow Quality, Light Shafts, Texture Details, and Anti-Aliasing (MLAA/FXAA) can impact performance on very low-end hardware.

• G P U T G P: A higher Total Graphics Power (TGP) will be crucial for achieving stable framerates, especially at higher resolutions and settings.
• Cooling Thermals: Efficient cooling will be necessary to prevent thermal throttling during intense gameplay sessions.
• C P U Power Limits: A modern multi-core CPU will be important for handling both the graphical and gameplay demands of the RE Engine.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended for optimal performance by bypassing the integrated GPU.

• G P U T G P: Not a major concern for this title on modern hardware; even low TGP modern GPUs will excel. For period-appropriate cards, ensuring they weren't severely underpowered was key.
• Cooling Thermals: Most modern laptops should handle Dishonored without significant thermal issues. Older laptops might still get warm.
• C P U Power Limits: The game is not very CPU demanding. Any modern dual-core or quad-core mobile CPU will be more than sufficient.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Beneficial on older Optimus systems to ensure the dedicated GPU is used, though less critical with powerful modern hardware.