Resident Evil Requiem Appears to Be Reviving Scrapped Licker Concepts from Resident Evil 2

While it’s not a carbon copy, the visual language is unmistakable. The creature in the trailer possesses those same milky, distended eyes—marking the onset of the mutation’s characteristic blindness—along with jagged, predatory dentition and a visibly elongated tongue. This is clearly an early-stage Licker transition, a detail that adds a visceral layer to Requiem’s horror.

Bringing back Sherry Birkin is a masterful stroke, as her complex history offers rich narrative potential. However, I’m equally enthusiastic about seeing Capcom reimagine one of the series’ most iconic monstrosities. It’s refreshing to see the developers breathe life into concept art that might have otherwise remained buried in a gallery. Mark your calendars for February 27.

Going hands-on with Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem proved to be a high-stakes thrill, and I’m eager to see how the final experience expands on this iconic world.