Did You Catch This Classic ‘Resident Evil 2’ Easter Egg In ‘Requiem?’

Now that “Resident Evil Requiem” is out in the wild, fans have been playing through the new game, enjoying the harrowing terror of Grace Ashcroft’s story of survival and the pulse-pounding action of Leon Kennedy’s mission to combat a bio-terror threat in middle America.

“Requiem” is full of non-stop terror and action, but it also rewards longtime franchise fans with a complex and moving story that builds on three decades of Resident Evil lore and real-life political sea change. In addition, the game contains no shortage of Easter Eggs for “Resident Evil” enthusiasts. Most of these Easter Eggs take the form of lore nuggets that tie into the series’ past, but there’s one in particular that’s a wacky nod to one of the most absurd – and decidedly non-canon – elements of “Resident Evil” history.

If you don’t want to be spoiled on this particular Easter Egg, stop reading now!

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About halfway through the game, the action moves from the Rose Hill Care Center to the ruins of Raccoon City. Yes, the same Raccoon City where the terror began back in 1998, and where hero Leon Kennedy made his debut back in “Resident Evil 2.” Here, players can explore parts of the city that have never been seen before before going to the iconic RPD building, where the entire first half of “Resident Evil 2” was set. The location would be revisited in “Resident Evil 3” and “Resident Evil: Outbreak File #2,” as well as spin-off games like “Operation Raccoon City” and “The Darkside Chronicles.”

While exploring the bombed-out husk of the RPD, players will make their way to the Operations Room, which is missing a wall, allowing players to see outside. Nothing special happens here on your first visit, but while solving puzzles, you will inevitably return to the Operations Room, where you can hear a strange sound and encounter a familiar face. Well, not so much a face, but a beret-wearing bean curd.

Indeed, if you look at the open wall to the left of the entrance, you can see Tofu, the fan-favorite Easter Egg character from “Resident Evil 2,” in all its glory. Tofu is accompanied by wacky sound effects that signal its presence, and can even be shot, though the sturdy little vegan delicacy will hide and disappear after just a second or two, never to be seen again. Below is footage from my initial playthrough of “Resident Evil Requiem” and Tofu’s blink-or-you-miss-it cameo appearance.

Who Is Tofu in the “Resident Evil” Games?

In the original “Resident Evil 2,” most players will never encounter Tofu at all, since the requirement to unlock it is particularly tough. To do so, players must complete six scenarios in a row with an A rank, which is not an easy task. Upon doing so, you will unlock “The Tofu Survivor” mode. This is a variation of the previously unlocked “The 4th Survivor” mode, which had players control Agent Hunk as he attempts to escape Raccoon City. “The Tofu Survivor” is essentially the same as Hunk’s mode, but instead of the elite Umbrella soldier, players control a sentient hunk of Tofu inexplicably wearing Jill Valentine’s beret and armed with nothing more than a couple of herbs and a combat knife. Completing “The Tofu Survivor” is the ultimate challenge of “Resident Evil 2,” and only the most elite players can claim to have done so.

Tofu would return in “Resident Evil 2 Remake,” with a new version of “The Tofu Survivor” being unlocked by completing Hunk’s “The 4th Survivor” scenario. Tofu also appeared in a secret minigame in the rail-shooting game, “The Darkside Chronicles,” where traditional zombies were replaced by Tofu for comedic effect.

“Resident Evil Requiem” is full of nods to the legacy of the franchise. “Resident Evil” is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026. Unlike most video game franchises, there has never been a ground-up reboot of the series. There have been multiple remakes and non-canon spinoffs, but “Requiem” is still continuing the same story that began back in 1996 game on PlayStation. Easter Eggs like Tofu aren’t just winks for longtime fans; they’re an acknowledgement of the legacy of “Resident Evil,” a series that has been pushing the medium of video games forward for three decades and counting.