Resident Evil Requiem Runtime Estimated At 12 To 15 Hours

Multiple major gaming outlets have published new estimates and early impressions answering a basic question players have been asking ahead of release: how long Resident Evil Requiem is expected to take to finish. The coverage arrives alongside hands-on reporting and separate reporting about a lengthy, game-spanning puzzle that has not yet been solved.

Several of the reports focus on “how long to beat” guidance, with dedicated pieces published by IGN, Polygon, GamesRadar+, and Turtle Beach. Those stories are framed around typical completion-time questions players use to plan a playthrough, including an initial run and more completionist goals.

Game File’s Stephen Totilo added additional context with a headline describing “12 hours with the superb Resident Evil Requiem (and 9 hours with Resident Evil 2 Remake),” indicating extended hands-on time with Requiem and a direct comparison to a previous entry’s remake. Separately, GameSpot published guidance centered on how to play Requiem, focusing on whether players should choose first-person or third-person perspective.

Kotaku, meanwhile, highlighted a different angle: a “game-long” puzzle that, as of that report, no one had been able to solve. Esquire’s piece framed Requiem as a new entry that “plays the hits,” positioning its approach as familiar in a way the outlet described positively.

While each outlet’s reporting is its own, the cluster of recent pieces underscores how closely Resident Evil Requiem is being scrutinized for pacing and structure. For long-running franchises, playtime expectations can shape early word-of-mouth, impact how players prioritize the game amid other releases, and influence how some audiences judge value and replayability.

The attention also reflects how modern releases are evaluated beyond a single completion time. Many players weigh an initial story run against additional content, optional challenges, and the kinds of replay incentives that have historically been part of Resident Evil’s design language.

What happens next will depend on what Capcom confirms publicly and what players document once the game is broadly in hands. More detailed benchmarks typically emerge as reviewers and players complete multiple runs, test different play styles, and uncover optional content.

For now, the picture taking shape from the latest wave of coverage is straightforward: Resident Evil Requiem’s expected playtime is a central talking point, and early hands-on impressions and unsolved mysteries are keeping attention fixed on how the game is built and how it will be played.