Capcom and Epic Games have announced a joint promotion: everyone who purchases Resident Evil Requiem from the Epic Games Store will receive an exclusive Grace Ashcroft skin for Fortnite. The information appeared on the official accounts of both companies.
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Fortnite skin for pre—order Resident Evil Requiem – terms of receipt
The campaign is timed to coincide with the imminent release of Resident Evil Requiem and is aimed at fueling interest in the release. To get the look of Grace Ashcroft, you need to pre—order no later than February 27, 2026, at the Epic Games Store. Buying the same game on Steam does not give you the right to the skin: the offer applies exclusively to the Epic site.
What else is known about Resident Evil Requiem before the release
There is a lot of news around the game. Not so long ago, Hideki Kamiya, the former director of the series, spoke harshly about those who intentionally leak the plot details of the project. At the same time, it turned out that Capcom had sent branded press kits to selected bloggers: designed in the form of a suitcase referring to the inventory from the series, the sets immediately attracted the attention of the audience.
Grace Ashcroft: The main character of Resident Evil Requiem
Who is she?
Grace Ashcroft is the central figure in the novelization of Resident Evil Requiem, a fresh character in the franchise ecosystem and the daughter of journalist Alyssa, who survived a nightmare in Raccoon City. By profession, Grace works as a technical analyst for the FBI. She is put in front of the audience in a situation where she has to deal with a chain of strange infections and deaths unfolding at the Renwood Hotel, the very complex where her mother’s life ended eight years ago.
Role in the plot
The structure of Requiem unfolds precisely through the prism of Grace’s activities. By nature, she is rather withdrawn, lacking experience in combat operations on the ground. When she comes face to face with the reality of biotech experiments, her flaws become a strength — she acts in tandem with Leon Kennedy, who takes responsibility for the active combat component. The developers from Capcom emphasize: Grace Ashcroft represents a “new character quality” within the series—someone the viewer can empathize with. Her reaction to the mysterious and scary makes her a potential candidate to become a symbol of the franchise, taking her place next to the recognized heroes.
Beyond the boundaries of the game
The character’s popularity has spread to other projects: Grace got into Fortnite as a unique outfit for buyers who reserved Resident Evil Requiem through the Epic Games Store (deadline is February 27, 2026, both versions are available: basic and extended). When making a purchase, the skin will automatically move to the associated Fortnite profile, and subsequently other gamers will be able to purchase it through the cosmetics store (March 1-8).
How to get Grace Ashcroft skin in Fortnite
The release itself is scheduled for February 27, 2026. The game will be available on Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
