Fans Theorize Mother and Daughter in Resident Evil Requiem Short Film May Be Outbreak Characters

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Resident Evil Requiem short film mother and daughter compared with Regan and Lucy Mallet from Outbreak File #2

After Capcom released the short promotional film “Evil Has Always Had A Name” for Resident Evil Requiem, the response from fans has been overwhelmingly positive. The short film quickly gained attention not only for its atmosphere and emotional storytelling, but also for the many hidden details and visual hints scattered throughout the scenes.

Among the many discussions, one theory has stood out. Some fans believe that the mother and daughter featured prominently in the short film may actually be familiar characters from Resident Evil Outbreak File #2.

A Familiar Pair From Outbreak

The theory suggests that the characters could be Regan Mallet and her daughter Lucy, who appeared in the chapter Flashback in Resident Evil Outbreak File #2. The idea was first highlighted by X user Suzi Hunter, who compared screenshots from the game with scenes from the Requiem short film.

Many fans found the comparison convincing. Similarities include the mother and daughter relationship, hairstyle details, and the overall emotional context surrounding their story. While Capcom has not confirmed anything, the visual and narrative parallels have fueled speculation across the community.

Regan and Lucy Story Recap

In Outbreak File #2, Regan and Lucy flee into the forest after the main routes in Raccoon City are sealed off. During a sudden attack by a Scissor Tail infected with the T Virus, the two become separated.

Players later encounter Regan injured inside a forest cabin. She asks for help finding Lucy and gives the player a handmade pendant as proof of trust. Lucy can then be found near a river. If the player shows her the pendant, she believes them and follows back to her mother. Reuniting the pair rewards the player with a weapon, which varies based on difficulty.

Notably, the game never confirms whether Regan and Lucy ultimately escape Raccoon City, leaving their fate unresolved.

Regan (mother) and Lucy Mallet from Resident Evil Outbreak: File #2

Emotional Parallels With Requiem

In the Resident Evil Requiem short film, the theme of a mother searching for her child plays a central role. Even after being infected, the mother continues to seek her daughter, suggesting lingering human instincts. This mirrors similar behavior shown by characters in the series, including elements seen in Outbreak.

Suzi Hunter’s photo

Another major point supporting the theory is the confirmed involvement of Alyssa Ashcroft, a key character from Resident Evil Outbreak, in the storyline of Resident Evil Requiem. With Outbreak characters already tied directly into the narrative, fans believe it is not impossible for Regan and Lucy to reappear in some form.

Lucy handing an item to an injured Mark (pre-release promotional image)

Coincidence or Intentional Callback

While differences exist between the short film and the original game storyline, the emotional core and unresolved fate of Regan and Lucy make this theory particularly compelling. Capcom is known for subtle callbacks and deep lore connections, especially when rewarding long time fans.