All Easter Eggs In Resident Evil Requiem

Are you excited to learn about all the Easter eggs in Resident Evil Requiem? Previous entries in Capcom's long-running survival-horror series are chock-full of references, and Requiem is no different. You'll see nods to older games and even some surprising cameos.

Note: Since this article discusses Easter eggs, there will be major spoilers throughout. We've also got a Resident Evil Requiem guides hub if you need help surviving the harrowing journey as Leon and Grace.

Ink Ribbons and typewriters

One Resident Evil Requiem Easter egg you'll notice early on is related to the difficulty modes. Casual offers a more relaxing experience, while Standard (Modern) slightly increases the challenge, though you could still save as often as you'd like.

However, if you pick Standard (Classic) difficulty, you can only save by using Ink Ribbons, which aren't that plentiful, to begin with. This harkens back to older games in the series, when "survival horror" also meant ascertaining when you ought to save your game before you forge ahead.

Alyssa and Grace: Like Mother, Like Daughter

In our Resident Evil Requiem lore explainer, we mentioned that Alyssa Ashcroft is the mother of one of the game's playable characters, Grace Ashcroft. Alyssa previously appeared in Resident Evil Outbreak, which released for the PlayStation 2 back in 2003.

In Outbreak, Alyssa's crafty wiles as an investigative reporter allowed her to use lockpicks to gain access to other areas, something that other characters weren't able to do. In Requiem, Grace can use lockpicks to find loot. Opening your first locked drawer even nets you an challenges/achievement called "Like Mother, Like Daughter."

Note: In relation to challenges/achievements, Leon has an unlockable Rugged Rookie Charm. It's a keychain figure of Claire Redfield.

Taxidermy deer heads and other stuffed animals

A lot of games in the Resident Evil series feature taxidermy deer heads, which are mounted on the walls of certain locations. One of the most notable examples comes from Resident Evil 2, where the player, if going through the campaign as Claire, encounters Chief Brian Irons in his office. In a scene so macabre, Claire talks to Irons, who has the corpse of a woman--the daughter of the mayor--lying on his desk. On the walls, one might notice a stuffed deer head and bull head, as though watching events unfold.

There are other eerie locations, too, such as the Taxidermy Room in Resident Evil 1 Remake. In it, you have to grab a jewel from the stuffed deer head's eye, all while a stuffed eagle keeps turning as you move around.

In Resident Evil Requiem, you're going to come across a stuffed deer head toward the end of the campaign. Let's put it this way: It's in a room where a wealthy owner appreciates the finer things in life.

Mr. Raccoon collectibles

Another notable Resident Evil Requiem Easter egg concerns the Mr. Raccoon collectibles. There are 25 of these scattered throughout various zones in the campaign. Granted, bobbleheads or tokens are a staple of the franchise, given that we've seen Charlie Dolls in Resident Evil 3 Remake, Clockwork Castellans in Resident Evil 4 Remake, Mr. Everywhere in Resident Evil 7, and the like.

What makes the Mr. Raccoon statuettes quite fascinating is that they previously appeared in Resident Evil 2 Remake. In that game, they had very vibrant colors--i.e. yellow, brown, blue, and red. In Requiem, however, they have a more muted black and white motif. This loss of vibrancy is in keeping with the theme: Raccoon City is destroyed; everything is ashes and ruins.

Chainsaw Man

In Resident Evil Requiem, different kinds of infected can pick up and wield weapons. And, yes, these armaments include chainsaws, too. In fact, one of the biggest surprises happens very early in the campaign when Leon encounters a chainsaw-wielding doctor in the Care Center. It's a nice nod to Leon's previous trek through the Spanish countryside, where he chanced upon several Ganados who were just as excited to rip him apart.

Singers and Shriekers

While exploring the Care Center as Grace, you're bound to come across unique infected known as Singers. We don't know if they're Filipinos who loved karaoke when they were still alive, but they sure enjoy belting out tunes.

Singers are akin to Shriekers--i.e. Screamer zombies--from Resident Evil 6. If they see Grace, they'll let out an ear-piercing screech, which will disorient her to the point of affecting her aim. They even have a unique kill animation, where they grab your character and scream right in her face--i.e. think Sindel from Mortal Kombat. This causes Grace's eardrums to rupture, with blood pouring out of her eyes and nose as she collapses dead.

Note: The next sections of our Resident Evil Requiem Easter eggs guide concerns various tidbits that you spot in Raccoon City. Be ready for a few spoilers.

Upgraded variants of infected: Titan Spinner, Garmr, and Plant 43

The Cerberus dogs from the previous games have been given some beefy upgrades in Requiem. The dogs, now known as Garmr, appear as Leon traverses the highway that leads to Raccoon City Center. As for the giant spider, now known as the Titan Spinner, it shows up in an apartment complex in East Raccoon City. Plant 43 and its bulbous tendrils, meanwhile, bar the way through the aptly named Blackthorn Station.

A bit later in the game, you'll be able to check terminals that give you more information about these creatures. It seems that each Garmr is being sold for $30 million, whereas the Plant 43 costs a whopping $100 million.

Posters from Resident Evil 3 Remake

Raccoon City might be in ruins, but your visit as Leon gives you a glimpse into what it once was. As soon as you reach the subway, you'll see various posters that are either faded, scorched, or torn up. If you look closely, you'll notice that some of these are similar to the ones from Resident Evil 3 Remake.

Gun Shop Kendo

In the original Resident Evil 2 release, Leon briefly visits Gun Shop Kendo at the start of the campaign. The owner, Robert Kendo, points a gun at him thinking that he's infected. Shortly thereafter, Robert is overwhelmed by several zombies. Leon can then deal with the infected and pick up the Shotgun from Robert's corpse.

In Resident Evil 2 Remake, this section is more fully fleshed out. Robert still points his gun at Leon, though you also see that his daughter has been infected and is slowly turning. Robert carries his daughter to the shed, while telling Leon to leave.

Resident Evil Requiem follows this up with a more emotionally impactful scene. Leon has flashbacks to his meeting with Kendo and his daughter, before noticing the pile of bones in the shed. He then vows to protect people knowing how he had failed decades prior.

Inside the shed, you'll spot Robert Kendo's weapon, the W870 Police Shotgun. There's also a Charlie Doll, the collectible from Resident Evil 3 Remake, by the rubble.

Everything in RPD

Assuming you're a long-time fan of the series, then your trek to RPD as Leon is bound to be a huge treat. Almost everything in this location can be considered a Resident Evil Requiem Easter egg. Here are some examples:

• The path you take that leads to RPD is the same as in previous games.
• The layout of the rooms is similar to that in Resident Evil 2 Remake, except several wings and floors are barred or completely destroyed as a result of the missile's explosion.
• There's a "WELCOME" greeting for Leon, as other officers were preparing to throw a party for his first day on the job... which was also when the outbreak occurred.
• Mr. Raccoon standees--i.e. the red-colored ones--are still in their original spots.
• The dead cop whose lower jaw was missing is now a skeleton... whose lower jaw is missing.
• If you interact with the puzzles, you'll see their solutions. Leon even remarks how some puzzles were "weird."
• The names of the survivors written on the board in the Operations Room are members of Capcom's localization team.
• Chris' leather jacket, which hangs in the STARS Office, is a nod to Queen's "Made in Heaven" album. (The developers have included a bunch of references to the iconic rock band in other games.)
• The old photo of STARS members in Wesker's room should bring back memories.

Barry's Scavenger Hunt: JoJo and Capcom's classic games

If you investigate the STARS Office on the second floor of RPD, you'll see a few notes left behind by Barry Burton. These are part of Barry's Scavenger Hunt, which rewards you with charm accessories.

The first part nets you a key that opens JoJo's Locker, which is a nod to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, a popular manga and anime series. Inside this locker, you'll find the STARS Emblem Charm, as well as tickets to Raccoon City Zoo, which was a location in Resident Evil Outbreak.

Perhaps the coolest part is that you'll see a bunch of memorabilia from the past, all related to Capcom's classic games. These include a Street Fighter Alpha poster and old CDs of Street Fighter Alpha 2, Mega Man 8, and the original Resident Evil.

Barry's Scavenger Hunt: Wesker's shades and Wesker being a creep

The second part of Barry's Scavenger Hunt involves the search for a lost book. When you do find it in the Library, you'll probably laugh knowing that Albert Wesker previously borrowed it. Inside the book is a photo of Rebecca Chambers in her basketball/gym uniform. Later, you can use the clues to open Wesker's briefcase in the Armory, which nets you sunglasses/shades that look just like the ones he used to wear.

As for Wesker's creepiness toward Rebecca, well, this actually goes back all the way to the original Resident Evil 2. If you inspect Wesker's desk 50 times in that game, you'll receive a film roll. If you develop this in the Dark Room, you'll see that Wesker has been keeping a photo of Rebecca.

Resident Evil 2 Remake changes this quite a bit. While exploring RPD, certain clues point you to Wesker's desk in his office. Upon opening it, you'll be able to pick up an item--the Rising Rookie film roll--even without an interaction prompt. Once developed, it turns into a photo of Rebecca. It's the same photo that Wesker hid in the book that you discover in the Library in Requiem's campaign.

Tofu

Alert! Alert! We have a Tofu sighting! We have a Tofu sighting! Yes, indeed, you can spot Tofu in Resident Evil Requiem!

Tofu, the meme character from Resident Evil 2 and the remake, shows up in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in Requiem. You should see him if you go back and forth the first-floor corridor that connects (a) the area with the skeleton that's missing the lower jaw and (b) the Operations Room.

As you approach, the bean curd fella wearing a police cap will scurry away. However, you might get lucky when his animation triggers once you're close enough.

The Orphanage

Remember Claire's campaign in Resident Evil 2 Remake? How about the part where you played as Sherry Birkin and you had to hide from the aforementioned Chief Irons? Well, you get to relive those moments, somewhat, in Resident Evil Requiem.

Once you progress through the main objective in RPD, a sequence lets you play as an entirely different character--neither Leon, nor Grace, nor Sherry. Similar to RE2 Remake, this is a stealth-based section, where getting spotted means certain doom. And, yes, you'll pass through familiar areas, such as the Nursery with cluttered toys and the staircase that leads to the Main Hall.

Note: We're approaching major spoilers territory now. The next few sections discuss bosses and the conclusion of the campaign.

Victor Gideon's night vision goggles

Victor Gideon, a former Umbrella Corporation researcher, is the game's main antagonist. In several cutscenes, you'll see him wearing night vision goggles.

We surmise that Victor might be a reference to Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs. The design of his night vision goggles, combined with Victor's way of stalking Grace and Leon throughout the campaign, evoke Ted Levine's performance from the 1991 film adaptation of the novel.

Zeno the Wesker wannabe

As soon as you see Zeno, you'll probably point at the screen and say, "Hey, Wesker's back!" Then, you'll remember that Wesker died in Resident Evil 5.

We've got more details about Zeno and the organization that he works for in our endings guide. That said, the similarities to Wesker are striking, from the cool shades and viral mutation, to his bullet-dodging capabilities. Even though he and Victor are aligned, Victor sees through Zeno easily, even calling him a "mere imitation."

Is the Commander actually Hunk?

One of the biggest Resident Evil Requiem Easter eggs concerns the Commander, a boss that you face toward the closing stages of the campaign. At first glance, you're bound to scream "Hunk!" because of the uncanny resemblance.

Is the Commander actually Hunk--the same mysterious character from Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 4 Mercenaries Mode, and various other spinoffs? It really does seem like it.

The weapon that he drops, Mortal Edge, is described as a "formidable instrument of death" and that it has "taken countless lives and is steeped in a long, bloody history." That sounds perfect for a guy whose moniker is the "Grim Reaper"--someone who had to eliminate hordes of infected just so you could unlock achievements and characters like Tofu years ago.

Likewise, if you let the Commander overpower Leon, he'll perform Hunk's signature neckbreaker move to finish off everyone's favorite dashing cop. Then again, if the Commander is someone else entirely, then we can think of it as a loophole in case Capcom decides to bring back Hunk in a future game.

"M" is for Miranda

Oswell Spencer is one of the most mysterious yet influential figures in the Resident Evil series. The co-founder of the Umbrella Corporation has had a hand in various machinations, which led to numerous disasters over the course of decades.

During his younger years, Spencer met a woman named Miranda--i.e. Mother Miranda from Resident Evil Village. It's at this point when he learned about the Mold, a fungus that has the capability to control human subjects and cause them to mutate into strange forms. It's also worth noting that Miranda's use of the Mold was borne from her grief at the loss of her daughter, a story which she shared with Spencer.

Spencer's time with Miranda greatly influenced his research into viral strains, eugenics programs, and bioweapons upon heading Umbrella. Fast forward to his older years and we can see that Spencer still treasures his memories of Miranda. One particular painting in his room shows a woman with her back turned, and the woman seems to be cradling a baby in her arms as well. The letter "M" is etched on the painting, denoting that it's a depiction of Miranda and her daughter Eva.

The Nemesis-like final boss

At the conclusion of the campaign, Leon takes out Victor during the first phase of their bout. Victor then falls down a chasm, and you face a creature that looks eerily similar to Nemesis' final form in Resident Evil 3. Yes, the boss fight mechanics also involve shooting glowing red pustules. Leon even mentions Nemesis by name, while noting that the creature is quite persistent.

So, are you facing a mutated Victor or is this the original Nemesis that has long lain dormant in the depths of Raccoon City?

A theory that's more plausible is that Victor transformed into another variant of Nemesis. For one thing, documents in terminals show that the Nemesis strain is now in its Gamma stage and is being mass-produced. There's a good chance that Victor tested this refined strain on himself. Victor also exhibits similar mutations, including tentacle arms, which you'll notice during the first phase of the battle.

One more tidbit that we need to mention is that the Nemesis from Resident Evil 3 was essentially a Tyrant clone that has been injected with the virus. Victor, meanwhile, is the result of injecting the Nemesis strain into an intelligent human being.

Elpis

One last Resident Evil Requiem Easter egg is tied to both the beginning and the end of the campaign. Throughout your journey, you'll hear of a mysterious word--Elpis--which seems to be connected to Grace's origins.

Elpis is actually the Greek word for "hope." During the game's finale, Grace has to choose between two outcomes: Hope or Destruction. Let's just say that the clue is in the name once Grace has to make a crucial decision.

That does it for our Resident Evil Requiem Easter eggs guide. Did you spot a reference that we forgot to list down? Let us know in the comments section. Oh, and if you want more spoilers, you can head over to our endings guide.