After five long years, Capcom’s survival horror masterpiece Resident Evil Requiem is finally here—and it’s already garnering critical acclaim with an 88 Metascore and 95% reviewer recommendation on OpenCritic. But while the game itself is a triumph, it’s the Deluxe Edition DLC that has the internet buzzing with a singular, glorious thought: Lady Dimitrescu for protagonist Grace Ashcroft is absolutely, wonderfully “unhinged.”
A Costume Made for Memes
The Deluxe Edition of Resident Evil Requiem includes a slew of extras: multiple costumes for Leon S. Kennedy, screen filters, weapon skins, charms, a classic Raccoon City audio pack, and ‘Letters from 1998’ narrative content. But one item has captured the community’s imagination: a Lady Dimitrescu costume for Grace.
For those unfamiliar, Lady Alcina Dimitrescu was the towering, vampiric villain of Resident Evil Village—a fan-favorite icon whose presence loomed large over the 2021 release. Seeing her signature elegant white dress and wide-brimmed hat recreated for Requiem‘s protagonist has sparked a wave of delighted chaos.
Reddit user marxthedank kicked off the conversation by asking for thoughts on the DLC costumes. The responses were immediate and passionate. “Lady Dimitrescu for Grace is so unhinged. I pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition almost solely for that,” replied MaximusMurkimus. Another fan simply yelled, “LADY DIMITRESCU FOR GRACE LMAO”. The sentiment was echoed across the thread, with one user warning, “Don’t let Markiplier see the Lady Domitrescu costume, please!”, while another declared, “The Lady D outfit WORKS for Grace… Hell, it works for anyone who wears it”.
More Than Just a Meme
The Lady Dimitrescu costume joins other Deluxe Edition content, including additional outfits for Grace and Leon. Physical copies also include a snazzy steelbook case for collectors. The costumes are part of a broader package designed to reward dedicated fans while adding replayability.
A Game Worth the Wait
All this DLC excitement is built on a foundation of critical success. Resident Evil Requiem has been praised as a masterful blend of classic survival horror tension and modern polish. One reviewer awarded it a rare 10/10, calling it “a very solid nine out of ten, but as a passionate fan of the series, it earns an additional bonus point thanks to the attention to detail and craft that’s gone into every pore of this game”.
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Available Now
Resident Evil Requiem launches today, February 27, on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you’re in it for the terrifying stalker enemies, the gripping narrative, or the sheer joy of watching Grace cosplay as a nine-foot vampire lady, there’s never been a better time to dive back into survival horror.