Resident Evil Requiem vs Far Cry 6

• 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.

• Perspective: First-Person (Third-Person in safe zones and during some Supers/cutscenes)
• Multiplayer: Cooperative (2 player online for campaign and Special Operations)
• Setting: Yara (Fictional Caribbean Island, inspired by Cuba)
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Stadia, Amazon Luna

• Amigos: Provide combat support (attacking enemies, drawing fire), stealth assistance (distraction, silent takedowns), scouting (tagging resources/enemies), and fetching. Each Amigo has a unique main ability and unlockable perks.
  Various Animals (Dog, Alligator, Rooster, Panther, Robot Dog)

• USB Sticks: Found throughout Yara.
• Criptograma Chests: Chests are found throughout the world; they require finding two matching Criptograma Charts in the vicinity to unlock.
• Roosters: Found in specific locations or acquired as quest rewards.
• Lore Items (Notes, Journals, Posters): Scattered throughout the world in homes, bases, camps, etc.

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

• Dictatorship
• Revolution
• Guerrilla Warfare
• Tropical
• Political
• Oppression
• Freedom
• Resistance

• Standard Firearms: Various (Pistols, Rifles, SMGs, Shotguns, Sniper Rifles, LMGs)
  Conventional weapons found and used by both FND and guerrilla forces. Extensive customization with mods, scopes, and ammo types (Soft-Target, Armor-Piercing, etc.).
• Resolver Weapons: Unique/Gadget
  Improvised weapons with powerful, often unique functions. Examples: Tostador (Flamethrower), Zeusito (EMP), Discos Locos (CD Launcher). Crafted at workbenches using Uranium.
• Supremo Backpacks: Gadget/Ability (Ultimate)
  Backpacks granting powerful, tactical ultimate abilities on a cooldown. Examples: Exterminador (Homing Rockets), Volta (EMP Shockwave), Triador (See through walls and allow La Varita to shoot through). Each has custom gadget slots and mods.
• Bows: Ranged (Stealth)
  Silent ranged weapons ideal for stealthy takedowns. Different arrow types (standard, explosive) can be crafted and used.
• Melee Weapons: Melee
  Used for close-quarters combat and stealth takedowns. Often tied to gear perks.

• 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.

• Gear Outfits: Modular system where players equip headwear, upper body, lower body, foot, and wrist gear pieces. Appearance of each piece is distinct and contributes to the overall look. Full gear sets offer themed appearances.
• Cosmetic Outfits: Full body outfits that change Dani's appearance completely. Do not affect gear stats or perks. Acquired through editions, progression, or store.

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.

Ability progression is tied to collected Gear pieces and weapon modifications rather than traditional skill trees tied to player XP. Players increase their rank by earning XP, which unlocks access to better gear and weapons from vendors. Resolver weapons and Supremo backpacks provide unique, powerful active abilities and are crafted/upgraded at workbenches using gathered resources like Depleted Uranium.

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.

Yara is the largest Far Cry setting to date, a vast open world featuring diverse environments: jungles, beaches, rural areas, and the urban capital city of Esperanza. The world is divided into main regions, each controlled by a member of Castillo's regime and containing various activities like FND bases (outposts), checkpoints, and treasure hunts.

• Cars, Trucks, ATVs: Land Vehicle
  Various civilian and militarized ground vehicles for traversal and combat. Some can be equipped with weapons. Custom rides can be stored and summoned.
• Boats and Watercraft: Water Vehicle
  Used for traversing Yara's coastal areas and rivers. Includes fast patrol boats and other watercraft. Some are armed.
• Aircraft (Helicopters, Planes): Air Vehicle
  Includes various types of helicopters (gunships, transport) and planes (propeller, potentially jets). Used for fast travel, combat, and accessing certain areas.
• Horses: Land (Animal Mount)
  Can be ridden for faster traversal across land, especially in rural and jungle areas. Provide a quieter means of approach compared to vehicles.

• Guapo: Alligator
  Amigo (Combat/Tank)
• Chorizo: Dachshund
  Amigo (Stealth/Distraction)
• Boom Boom: Dog
  Amigo (Scouting/Resource)
• Oluso: Black Panther
  Amigo (Stealth/Combat)
• Chicharrón: Rooster
  Amigo (Aggressive Combat)

• 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.

• Dani Rojas: Protagonist
  A Yaran native, either male or female (chosen by the player), who becomes a key guerrilla fighter in the revolution against Castillo's regime. Fully voiced and has a personal stake in the conflict.
• Antón Castillo: Main Antagonist
  "El Presidente" of Yara, a brutal dictator portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito. He rules with an iron fist, attempting to restore Yara's past glory through brutal exploitation and training his son Diego to succeed him.
• Diego Castillo: Supporting Antagonist / Pivotal Figure
  Antón's teenage son, who is torn between following his father's footsteps and a potential different path. His relationship with Antón and role in the regime's future are central to the story.
• Clara Garcia: Supporting Character
  The passionate and strategic leader of Libertad, the main guerrilla movement players align with. Aims to free Yara and establish a true democracy.
• Juan Cortez: Supporting Character
  A former KGB spy and the Libertad's eccentric spymaster and weapons expert. He supplies Dani with Resolver weapons, Supremos, and gadgets, believing the revolution needs overwhelming firepower and ingenuity.
• Various Regional Leaders (Guerrillas / Antagonists): Supporting Characters / Antagonists
  Characters leading guerrilla factions in different regions of Yara (Madrugada, Valle de Oro, El Este) or acting as sub-commanders within Castillo's regime. Dani interacts with them to unite forces against Antón.

• 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.

• Du or Die: main
  Complete this early main story mission on Isla Santuario to escape the initial area and unlock Resolver weapons, Supremo backpacks, and cooperative multiplayer.
• Operation Libertad: main
  Main story missions focusing on uniting the disparate guerrilla factions across Yara and working towards the eventual confrontation with Antón Castillo.
• Special Operations
  Separate, replayable cooperative missions launched from guerrilla camps. These are distinct from the main campaign and offer unique challenges and rewards.
• Yaran Stories (Side Quests): side
  Numerous side quests received from characters throughout Yara, involving various objectives like sabotaging FND operations, helping civilians, or discovering secrets.
• Treasure Hunts
  Environmental puzzles and platforming challenges leading to hidden caches with valuable loot, often including unique weapons or gear.
• DLC: Vaas: Insanity, Pagan: Control, Joseph: Collapse
  Story expansions accessible from the main menu, where players delve into the minds and pasts of iconic Far Cry villains in a roguelite-inspired format.
• DLC: Lost Between Worlds
  A standalone expansion with a unique story and gameplay, focusing on Dani exploring mysterious fractured dimensions after stumbling upon an alien artifact.

Available in Standard, Deluxe, Gold, and Game of the Year Editions. Deluxe includes the Ultimate Pack (cosmetic items). Gold includes the Season Pass (3 villain DLCs and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition). Game of the Year includes the base game, Season Pass, Ultimate Pack, and the Lost Between Worlds expansion.

Post-launch support includes a Season Pass with three major DLCs focused on past Far Cry villains (Vaas: Insanity, Pagan: Control, Joseph: Collapse). A standalone expansion, 'Lost Between Worlds', was also released, adding a new storyline and area. Free updates added Special Operations, crossover missions (e.g., Danny Trejo, Stranger Things, Rambo), New Game Plus, and other features.

• 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: Is Far Cry 6 open world?
  A: Yes, Far Cry 6 features a large open world called Yara, the largest in the series to date.
• Q: Can I play as a female character?
  A: Yes, players can choose to play as either a male or female Dani Rojas at the start of the game.
• Q: Is there multiplayer in Far Cry 6?
  A: Yes, it supports two-player online cooperative multiplayer for the main campaign and Special Operations. There is no competitive multiplayer beyond Arcade maps (if applicable to this version/mode) or local co-op.
• Q: Does Far Cry 6 have ray tracing?
  A: Yes, the PC version supports DirectX Raytracing for enhanced shadows and reflections.
• Q: Are there different animal companions (Amigos) in the game?
  A: Yes, players can recruit several different animal Amigos, each with unique abilities that assist in gameplay.
• Q: Does Far Cry 6's story relate to previous games?
  A: Far Cry 6 features thematic connections and Easter eggs related to previous games, particularly regarding its villains (through DLC). While there are fan theories (e.g., about Diego and Vaas), the main story of Far Cry 6 is standalone, set after FC5/New Dawn.
• Q: Can I free the entire map in co-op?
  A: Yes, the full main campaign and world activities (like liberating FND bases) can be played in two-player online co-op. Story progress is saved for the host only, but guests keep acquired items and progression.

Utilizes the Dunia 2 engine to render a visually rich open world with dense vegetation, urban environments, dynamic weather, and lighting. Supports DirectX Raytracing for enhanced shadows and reflections on PC. Features detailed character models and animations.

Standard first-person HUD showing health, ammo, mini-map, and objectives. Includes menus for inventory, map, gear loadouts, crafting, and abilities. Designed to provide essential information without being overly cluttered during intense action.

• 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 from Ubisoft. Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended for optimal performance, especially with the HD Texture Pack, which requires 12GB of VRAM. For 4K configurations, 16GB of VRAM is recommended.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable. Performance on laptops is also heavily influenced by cooling and the GPU's TGP. The estimated laptop specs below are approximate and reflect performance tiers. Modern laptop GPUs (RTX 30/40 Series and beyond) will comfortably exceed the original recommended desktop specs.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or ensuring the dedicated GPU is active is recommended for better framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, and Environmental Detail, as well as Ray Tracing, heavily impact performance.
• Game Name: Far Cry 6

• 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: Supports AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, Volumetric Clouds, and Environmental Detail, as well as Ray Tracing, heavily impact performance.

• 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: Higher TGP in a laptop GPU generally correlates with better sustained performance.
• Cooling Thermals: Good cooling is essential to prevent thermal throttling during demanding gameplay.
• C P U Power Limits: Laptops with higher CPU power limits can maintain boost clocks longer.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or ensuring the dedicated GPU is active is recommended for better framerates.