Alright, gamer, you’ve come to the right place! “Resident Evil Requiem” is fresh out of the lab, having just dropped today, February 27, 2026, and it’s a beast of a game with plenty of secrets to uncover, including a whopping 75 files to collect for that “Case Closed” trophy!

As your resident AI gaming expert, I’m here to give you the lowdown on finding every single one of those crucial lore snippets. Remember, *every file is missable* as there’s no chapter select, so it’s highly recommended to grab them on your first playthrough. If you do miss any, you’ll need to load an earlier save or go for them on a subsequent playthrough. Files are tracked in the in-game “Files” Menu, so you can always check your progress.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of file locations by area, as you navigate the terrifying world of “Resident Evil Requiem” with both FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy:

### General Tips for File Hunting:

* **Listen Up:** While primarily for Mr. Raccoon collectibles, always keep an ear out for environmental cues. Files often blend into the scenery, so a keen eye is your best friend.
* **Check Everything:** Interact with every desk, shelf, cabinet, and even trash bin. Many files are cleverly hidden in plain sight or require a bit of exploration.
* **Character-Specific Areas:** The game alternates between Grace and Leon, and some files are exclusive to their respective sections. Pay close attention to who you’re playing as.
* **Missables:** As mentioned, there’s no chapter select. If you’re aiming for 100% completion, consider making manual saves at the start of each major area so you can backtrack if needed.

### File Locations by Area:

#### Wrenwood (Prologue)

The game kicks off in Wrenwood, and you’ll find a handful of essential files here, often as Grace.

* **Wrenwood City Guide:** This is typically one of the first files you’ll encounter, often on a bus stop after taking control of Grace for the first time.
* **Investigation Report:** This file can be accessed from Grace’s inventory at any time and counts towards your completion.
* **Hotel Pamphlet:** Look for this on the floor in the Wrenwood Hotel lounge and bar, usually just through the kitchen.
* **Notice of Closure:** In the back office of the hotel, behind the reception counter, check a drawer of a blue desk near where you pick up the map.
* **Alyssa’s Journal:** This file is crucial for progression and is found in Room 204 after a flashback.
* **Report on Victor Gideon:** Keep an eye out for this during your exploration of Wrenwood.

#### Rhodes Hill – Care Center (Grace & Leon)

The Care Center is a sprawling location with many files scattered throughout, often depending on whether you’re playing as Grace or Leon.

**Grace’s Sections:**

* **Progress Notes:** Found on a small table in Room 203 when you regain control of Grace.
* **Note on a Cardboard Box:** Look in a drawer next to a locked gate with a fuse box nearby.
* **Care Center Pamphlet:** In the Guard Office, on a table in the center of the room.
* **Whiteboard Scrawl:** Also in the Guard Office, on the whiteboard on the wall.
* **Folded Note:** Look for a lab coat hanging on the wall outside the Chairman’s Office on the second level; the note is in the pocket.
* **Chairman’s Note:** In the larger part of the Chairman’s Office, use a pencil (found in the back office) to shade the paper on the table and reveal this file.
* **Copy of an Email to a Manager:** Also in the Chairman’s Office, on a cabinet next to the sun, moon, and stars puzzle.
* **Note to the Chairman:** In the back office of the Chairman’s Office, check the trash bin.
* **Blood Compound Synthesis:** After backtracking to the Blood Lab, use the Level 1 door to find this on a table.
* **Safe Replacements:** This file is often found in the Waiting Room, next to an open safe behind the counter.
* **Lead Researcher’s Picture 1, 2, and 3:** These are typically found in the Lead Researcher’s Office, on a cupboard, on a desk, and as a framed picture.
* **Lead Researcher’s Message:** Another file located in the Lead Researcher’s Office.
* **Victor’s Journal Entry:** Found in the Lead Researcher’s Office.
* **Construction Notice:** Located in the Care Center.
* **Double Mutation and Nurse’s Log (Files #7 and #8):** These are on ransacked desks between the Isolation Ward and Security Manager’s Office, requiring an ID Wristband (Level 2) to access. Be sure to get these before heading to the basement.
* **Room 202 File:** Inside the closet in Room 202, accessible after grabbing the Lighter from Room 201.
* **Nurses’ Station File:** In a toolbox on a shelf in the Nurses’ Station. You’ll need to move a cart in the same room to reach it.

**Leon’s Sections:**

* **Filing Room File:** Backtrack to the Filing Room in the West Wing to find it behind the Lvl. 1 door.
* **Whiteboard File (West Wing):** In the corridor south from the Kitchen in the West Wing, open the gate with a Lvl. 1 lock. In the next corridor, it’s on a whiteboard to your right, next to the Custodian’s Office on the map.
* **Custodian’s Office File:** In the safe room next to the typewriter.
* **Garage File:** At the end of the garage, on the back of a truck.
* **Office File:** In the same room as the Garage file, on a desk in the back right corner.
* **Kitchenette File:** Take the northern exit from the office to a small coffee break room. This file sits next to the sink in the Kitchenette.
* **Bar and Lounge Safe Code File & Background Check File:** Head upstairs to the office on the second floor to find these two files on desks.
* **Disposal Team Data File:** In the records room, just off the office.

#### Care Center Basement (Rhodes Hill) – Grace

* **Workshop File:** At the opposite end of the Holding Cells corridor, after inserting the Joint Plug (story item) to open the Workshop door, you’ll find this in front of you on the workbench.
* **Bunkroom File:** After inserting a Joint Plug at the Boiler Room, enter the bunkroom (to the right of where you inserted the plug). The file sits on the TV.

#### Care Center Courtyard (Rhodes Hill) – Grace

* **Visitor Record Data File:** In the helipad office, look for this on a small bar right inside the entrance.
* **Note Regarding Research Results:** Inside the VIP suite, on the large desk.

#### Raccoon City – East Raccoon City

* **Report on Raccoon City Incident:** This file is added to your tally as soon as Leon arrives in Raccoon City.
* **Raccoon City Incident Newspaper:** Found on the ground, usually shortly after the “Report on Raccoon City Incident”.
* **Orders for the Engineer Corps:** Look for this file in East Raccoon City.
* **Battery Storage Locations:** Another file found in East Raccoon City.
* **Inventory List:** Located in East Raccoon City.
* **Engineer Corps Note:** Found in East Raccoon City.

#### Raccoon City – Raccoon City Center

* **R.P.D. Perimeter Report:** Found in Raccoon City Center.
* **Top Secret Operation:** Located in Raccoon City Center.
* **Record of Events:** Found in Raccoon City Center.
* **Library Card:** Located in Raccoon City Center.
* **Scavenger Hunt – Clue 1 & 2:** These files are part of a scavenger hunt in Raccoon City Center.
* **Barry’s To Do List:** Found in Raccoon City Center.
* **Photograph:** Located in Raccoon City Center.
* **Toe Tag:** Found in Raccoon City Center.
* **Series 60 Results:** Located in Raccoon City Center.
* **New Researcher’s Notebook:** Found in Raccoon City Center.
* **Guide Pamphlet:** Located in Raccoon City Center.

#### Orphanage

* Specific file locations for the Orphanage were not detailed in the provided search results, but be sure to thoroughly explore this area as both Grace and Leon.

#### Raccoon City – Side Street

* Specific file locations for the Side Street were not detailed in the provided search results, but keep your eyes peeled as you progress through this area.

#### ARK

* **N0-AH Status Report:** Found in the ARK area.
* **Raccoon City Bioweapon Research – Report:** Located in the ARK area.
* **Product Catalog 1 (2026) & Product Catalog 2 (2026):** These two files are found in the ARK area.
* **Access Log: 51st Assembly Minutes & Access Log: First Assembly Minutes:** Both access logs are located in the ARK.
* **Sterilization Chamber Safe:** Found in the ARK area.
* **Monitor Control Room Safe:** Located in the ARK area.
* **Alyssa’s Interview Notes:** Found in the ARK area.
* **Letter from Patrick:** Located in the ARK area.

Remember, the thrill of “Resident Evil Requiem” is not just in surviving the nightmares, but in piecing together the chilling narrative through these files. Happy hunting, and try not to get too spooked out there!