The highly anticipated Resident Evil Requiem, also known as RE9, introduces an enigmatic challenge that players may only encounter after completing the game. Dubbed “The Final Puzzle,” this challenge allows players to unlock bonus content by deciphering a series of clues concealed throughout the game’s narrative. With only a cryptic initiation line, “Let the sweet pair hear the voice,” many players have been left guessing what that could mean.
The challenge reveals itself in the game menu after players finish the storyline and requires them to connect various unsolved mysteries encountered during gameplay. Early speculation suggests that the “sweet pair” referenced may be the characters Grace and Emily, who share significant screen time together.
The journey to solve The Final Puzzle begins with the unassuming Severed Hand, discovered after players escape the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center. Although it seems useless at first glance, bringing it to a Laser Microscope acts as a crucial step. Analyzing the hand reveals an RNA-like sequence that alludes to a coded message: “Let’s play.”
Moving on to clues hidden in the environment, players will need to interact with an Hourglass found in the VIP Suite. While solving the puzzle within the suite highlights the Hourglass’s large size, an interesting message appears once the item is manipulated correctly: “U = 380,000,” indicating the distance from Earth to the Moon.
Further clues lead to the Blood Analysis Report detailing “C = 4.2 ly,” representing the nearest star’s distance from Earth, alongside a sticker found on the Laser Microscope reading “G = 150,000,000,” aligning with the distance to the Sun. Each piece of this cosmic puzzle aligns to reveal the corresponding celestial symbols: Moon for U, Star for C, and Sun for G.
A crucial clue also appears later within Kendo’s Gun Shop, where players encounter the torso of a Toy Uncle bobblehead. After a showdown, players can kick the detached head through a basketball hoop, which unlocks a message hinting to “ignore A.” This maneuver cleverly allows players to alter their RNA sequence, only utilizing G, C, and U, thus streamlining the final solution.
Players who have pieced together these clues can now resolve the first puzzle by approaching the safe in the Lead Researcher’s Office. Entering the celestial code derived from the previous clues leads to a delightful audio cue of a child’s laughter, but the significance of this moment remains elusive.
While much remains to be uncovered regarding The Final Puzzle, the community remains dedicated to piecing together the hints and anomalies present within Resident Evil Requiem. As players continue their exploration, they may unearth even more hidden secrets and deeper connections to the game’s expansive universe. The ongoing intrigue maintains an exciting atmosphere, encouraging fans to engage thoroughly in the series’ rich lore.