Resident Evil: Requiem is a grand celebration of the 30th anniversary of the iconic survival horror series. It’s no surprise that the developers have filled the game with plenty of Easter eggs and references to past installments. Some of them are obvious, but others are hidden so cleverly that they’re easy to miss during a standard playthrough.

In this guide, we’ve compiled the most interesting, obscure, and nostalgic Easter eggs you can find in Resident Evil 9: Requiem.

Leon’s License Plate: An Encrypted Story

The first major reference appears right at the start of the game. Take a look at the license plate on Leon Kennedy’s car—it’s engraved with “ND = 9642.”

Rumors are already circulating among fans that this is part of RE9’s global quest “The Final Puzzle,” but the reality is likely more prosaic and symbolic. These numbers represent the key games in the series in which Leon appeared: Resident Evil 9, 6, 4, and 2 (the original text features the double digit 2, which references the original RE2 and its remake).

Lady Dimitrescu Wine

When playing as Grace, while exploring the building near the helipad, you’ll come across a bottle of wine containing a Double Helix model. Many players grab the quest item and rush on, missing this cool detail.

Be sure to examine the bottle before opening it. The label bears the name Sanguis Virginis. Players with a good memory will recognize this variety immediately—this is the very wine that Lady Alcyna Dimitrescu produced in Resident Evil 8: Village.

A Secret Photo of Rebecca Chambers

Remember the legendary secret from the original 1998 Resident Evil 2? If you searched Albert Wesker’s desk about 50 times, you could find a photo of Rebecca Chambers in a tracksuit. In Requiem, this famous Easter egg returns, but it’s become a little harder to find.

Now Vesker’s desk merely offers a clue. Rebecca’s photograph itself is safely hidden between the pages of one of the books in the Library.

JoJo Keychain and Capcom Treasures

Once you reach the S.T.A.R.S. office in RE9, you’ll encounter Barry’s clues for solving the puzzle at the police station (RPD). This series of puzzles will lead you to the key for a locker with a keychain bearing the prominent inscription “JoJo.”

Fun fact: This is a nod to the original RE2, which featured a locker labeled “JoJo.” Later, game designer Hideki Kamiya confirmed that this was a direct reference to the cult classic anime and manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

Open this locker in the West Office, and you’ll find a true time capsule: a collection of classic Capcom retro games, a Street Fighter Alpha poster, and zoo tickets—a warm welcome to fans of the Resident Evil: Outbreak spin-off.

Personal belongings at the S.T.A.R.S. office

Even if you don’t enjoy solving complex puzzles, simply exploring the S.T.A.R.S. office is a thrilling experience. The developers have carefully placed recognizable pieces of equipment throughout the location:

The famous S.T.A.R.S. beret (a reference to Jill Valentine).

A stylish leather jacket.

A classic medical bag.

The Emergence of Tofu

Fans’ favorite piece of soy cheese—Tofu—is back in the game! You can find this secret mascot on the grounds of the RPD police station, but only after you survive an encounter with the biological weapon Tyrant.

After escaping from the monster, carefully search the Operations Room or the dark corridor behind the Waiting Room, where a skeleton without a lower jaw lies. That is where Tofu is hiding.

“Cute Bear” Weapon Charm

The game features a variety of charms for customizing weapons, but one of them holds special significance for Resident Evil 4 fans. We’re talking about the “Cute Bear” charm.

This is an exact replica of the plush keychain that hung from Ada Wong’s jet ski keys at the very end of the original RE4. It’s fitting and highly symbolic that in Requiem, this charming talisman has once again found its way into Leon’s hands.