Resident Evil's New Protagonist is No Action Hero - Beyond Clips

In this snippet from Podcast Beyond Episode 901, Resident Evil Requiem got an official reveal during Summer Game Fest 2025, and shortly after that, a select few people got to play a demo behind closed doors. IGN’s Matt Kim was one of those lucky people, so he stopped by to tell us about the game’s newest features. There’s option to swap between first and third person perspective, but that’s not the only new POV. Grace Ashcroft is a new protagonist, and despite rumors that Leon Kennedy would make his return, there’s no sign of him quite yet, but that could always change. We also discuss the demo’s hospital‑like setting, a big creepy new monster that’s chasing Grace around, and a few other details. For thousands of years, PlayStation has been pushing the boundaries of the video game medium. For almost as long, Beyond has been along for the ride. Join a panel of passionate PlayStation experts and enthusiasts including Max Scoville, Brian Altano, Jada Griffin and others. Each week we unpack the latest gaming news, gush about what we’re playing, chat with developers and voice actors, and explore the ever‑expanding world of PlayStation—and Beyond! Catch a new episode every Wednesday on IGN, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.