The great mystery of Resident Evil Requiem has finally been solved. Just days after the community declared the “Final Puzzle” seemingly unsolvable, dataminers have cracked the code and revealed its secrets. But instead of celebration, the resolution has landed with a thud—both in how it was discovered and what it actually rewards.
The Resident Evil Requiem Hunt That Ended in Data Mining
Last week, players were captivated by a cryptic challenge simply titled “Final Puzzle.” Its description, “Let the sweet pair hear the voice,” sent the community into a frenzy of speculation. Redditor The_Synth_Potato documented exhaustive efforts to decode abbreviations, equations, and a severed hand clue, all in pursuit of 20,000 Completion Points (CP) and a permanent place in Resident Evil history.
Now, the solution is out—but not thanks to collaborative puzzle-solving. As reported by Redditor BigRedtheBard, several streamers bypassed the intended gameplay entirely by datamining the game’s files. They extracted the solution directly from the code, robbing the community of the joy of discovery.
The Steps (Now That We Know)
For those who still want to complete the puzzle legitimately, the solution involves a specific sequence of actions within the game. (Spoilers follow for those who wish to discover it themselves.)
The puzzle requires players to revisit key locations in a precise order, triggering environmental interactions that, when combined, unlock the final reward. While the community now has the roadmap, the satisfaction of figuring it out organically has been lost for many.
An Underwhelming Payoff
If the method of discovery was disappointing, the reward is arguably worse. Completing the “Final Puzzle” grants players:
- 20,000 Completion Points (CP) —the advertised payout, which can be spent on various unlockables like concept art, models, and bonus features.
- An on-screen message confirming the puzzle is solved.
That’s it. No unique weapon. No special costume. No hidden mode. Just CP—which, while valuable for completionists, feels like a letdown after the intense speculation and community effort. As one player noted, after all the cryptic clues and the feverish hunt, a simple currency reward feels almost anticlimactic.
RE9 Final Puzzle Solved (Lore Explanation)
by u/BigRedtheBard in residentevil
A Mixed Legacy
The “Final Puzzle” will now be remembered not as a triumph of community collaboration, but as a mystery solved by code-breakers rather than code-crackers. Some fans are grateful to have the solution and the CP. Others feel that datamining killed the magic, reducing an elegant Easter egg to a checklist item.
Also, Read
- ‘Unsolvable’ Resident Evil 9 Easter Egg Leaves Gamers Baffled
- Resident Evil Requiem DLC is ‘Unhinged’, I Need It Now
- Resident Evil Fans Are Torn On Series’ Most Famous Feature After Requiem’s Launch
One thing is certain: the next time Resident Evil hides a secret, the community will be watching—and waiting—to see if the hunt is worth the reward.
Resident Evil Requiem is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.