Resident Evil Requiem: How To Change Outfits
In Resident Evil Requiem, also known as Resident Evil 9, outfits for Leon and Grace are changed from the Bonus menu on the main screen. You cannot switch costumes while actively playing. The option only appears outside of your save file.
If you are not seeing the outfit option, it is likely because you are still in game or have not unlocked any additional costumes yet.
How To Change Costumes In Resident Evil 9
Follow these exact steps:
Save your game
Return to the Main Menu
Select Bonus
Choose Bonus Settings
Select Leon or Grace
Pick any unlocked costume
Confirm your selection
After confirming, load your save file and the outfit will apply immediately.
You do not need to start a new game for cosmetic changes to take effect.
Why You Cannot Change Outfits Mid Game
The Bonus menu is locked while you are inside a save file. That means:
No costume swapping from the pause menu
No wardrobe access in safe rooms
No quick switching during chapters
If you want to change outfits, you must fully return to the main menu.
Always save first so you do not lose progress.
How To Unlock More Outfits
In Resident Evil Requiem and Resident Evil 9, additional costumes come from:
Completing the main story
Spending Challenge Points in Special Content
Deluxe Edition bonuses
After finishing the game once, the Special Content section becomes available in the Bonuses area. From there, you can spend Challenge Points to unlock certain costumes.
Deluxe Edition outfits are automatically available once the content is installed.
If you do not see new costumes, make sure:
You completed the story at least once
You checked the Special Content shop
Your DLC content is installed
Do Costumes Affect Gameplay
No.
Outfits in Resident Evil Requiem are cosmetic only. They do not:
Increase stats
Change damage
Alter difficulty
Unlock abilities
They are purely visual.
When Costume Changes Apply
Once selected from the Bonus menu:
The outfit applies to that character immediately upon loading a save
It works in existing save files
It does not require New Game Plus
If you switch back to default, you can repeat the same steps from the main menu.
Final Note
Changing outfits in Resident Evil Requiem is simple once you know the location. The key thing to remember is that the setting lives in the Bonus menu, not inside gameplay menus. Save first, return to the main screen, apply your selection, and reload.
That is all there is to it.
FAQ
Can you change outfits during gameplay?
No. You must return to the main menu.
Where is the outfit menu located?
Main Menu → Bonus → Bonus Settings.
Do you need to beat the game to unlock costumes?
Some costumes require story completion or Challenge Points. Deluxe Edition outfits unlock automatically.
Do costumes affect stats?
No. They are cosmetic only.
