Resident Evil 9 Demo Debuts at PAX West 2025

A playable demo for Resident Evil 9 will be featured at PAX WEST 2025. Continue reading for details on the game's upcoming showcase events, including an exclusive preview at Gamescom 2025.

Upcoming Showcase Events for Resident Evil Requiem (RE9)

Playable Demo at PAX WEST 2025

The excitement for Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) builds as fans will soon get a hands-on horror experience. On August 12, CAPCOM USA announced via Twitter (X) that the first playable demo for RE9 will be available at PAX WEST 2025, running from August 19 to September 1 at the Seattle Convention Center.

Additionally, a CAPCOM Presents panel is scheduled for August 31 at 2:00 PM in the Main Theatre, where developers will reveal more game details. Alongside RE9, playable demos for other upcoming Capcom titles, such as Onimusha: Way of the Sword and PRAGMATA, will also be accessible at the event.

Exclusive Preview at Gamescom 2025

Prior to its PAX WEST demo, Resident Evil 9 will be highlighted at Gamescom 2025. In a Twitter (X) post on August 12, host Geoff Keighley confirmed that RE9 will be featured during the Gamescom Opening Night Live broadcast on August 19, starting at 8:00 PM CEST / 7:00 PM BST / 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT.

The show will stream across all official Gamescom platforms. Refer to the schedule below to find the broadcast time in your region:

Fans are eager for more news about this intriguing new chapter in the acclaimed horror series. The last major update came from the Capcom Spotlight 2025 event over a month ago, where developers highlighted the game's "addictive fear" experience conveyed through its gameplay.

Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the latest updates on the game, explore our related article below.