Capcom has pushed a new patch for Resident Evil Requiem that finally delivers what players have been asking for since launch: photo mode. The update is live now across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Photo mode is accessible directly from the pause menu, which means you can freeze the horror mid-crawl and compose your shot without needing to dig through any sub-menus. Given how visually dense Requiem's environments are, that accessibility is a smart call.
What else is in this update
Photo mode is the headliner, but the patch addresses several other issues worth noting. Here's what changed:
- Photo mode added, accessible from the pause menu
- Fixed a progress-blocking bug that could stop players from advancing under specific conditions
- Corrected text errors across multiple languages
- Adjusted character expressions in certain cutscenes for better emotional delivery
- Resolved miscellaneous gameplay issues
- Fixed visual glitches related to specific GPU drivers
- Eliminated a crash that occurred under certain circumstances
The cutscene expression changes matter more than they might sound. Requiem puts serious weight on the dynamic between Leon Kennedy and Grace, so tweaking how those scenes read emotionally goes beyond basic polish.
Cutscene expressions updated this patch
What's coming next for Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem has moved over 6 million copies, making it the fastest-selling entry in the series' history. Photo mode was one of three post-launch additions director Koshi Nakanishi had previously outlined. The other two are a new minigame and a story expansion that will explore more of Requiem's world. Neither has a release date yet.
The series just crossed its 30th anniversary, with Resident Evil executive producer Jun Takeuchi teasing more to come without offering specifics. For now, photo mode is live and functional while the bigger content drops remain in development. Make sure to check out more:
