Lada Lyumos, a prominent Russian cosplayer, has just dropped a bold new photoshoot as Grace Ashcroft from the freshly released Resident Evil Requiem. The set quickly ignited the cosplay community, thanks to the character’s fresh appeal and the game’s recent surge in popularity. Resident Evil Requiem launched on February 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, drawing over 340,000 concurrent players at its Steam peak.
Grace Ashcroft is a completely new protagonist in the nearly three-decade-old Resident Evil saga. Unlike longtime series favorites, she has no prior appearances or baggage. This ”clean slate” approach lets Capcom build her story from scratch: an FBI agent who arrives at the eerie Renwood Hotel to investigate a mysterious murder.
The narrative follows classic Resident Evil beats-what starts as a routine case spirals into a personal nightmare, uncovering Grace’s dark past just as the horror escalates. The character’s compelling blend of vulnerability and strength caught the cosplay world’s attention even before most players finished the game.
Lyumos is no stranger to cosplay, especially when it comes to big-name gaming franchises. She’s among Russia’s top cosplayers, known for near-flawless recreations that often rival official promotional shoots. Her Grace Ashcroft set maintains that high standard: every costume detail, pose, and mood feels like it was pulled straight from Resident Evil Requiem’s world rather than a typical photoshoot.
A spicy detail: just before Lyumos’s shoot dropped, modder HOLS released an unofficial mod that strips Grace Ashcroft down in-game. While adult mods are common for popular female characters, the speed of this release-mere days after Resident Evil Requiem’s launch-speaks volumes about the hype surrounding the new lead.
Resident Evil Requiem is available on the following platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X/S
- Nintendo Switch 2
Since its launch on February 27, the game has attracted over 340,000 concurrent players at its peak on Steam, an impressive achievement for a third-person horror game. Critics have praised its lead character Grace Ashcroft and its eerie atmosphere.
Capcom isn’t slowing down: a story expansion has just been announced, promising to deepen Grace Ashcroft’s role and expand the Resident Evil universe further. Given the early fan engagement-both official and unofficial-Grace looks set to become a staple of the franchise’s next chapter.