TL;DR
- There are only 2 Mr. Raccoon Memoriams in the ARK — the final area of RE9.
- Mr. Raccoon #24 is found as Leon, right after the decontamination tunnel near the ARK entrance.
- Mr. Raccoon #25 is found as Grace, in the Operations Room next to the Noblesse Orb.
- Both are missable — there is no chapter select, so save manually before entering the ARK.
- Getting all 25 Mr. Raccoons unlocks the You Little Rascal! trophy and Advanced Tuning for Leon’s weapons.
Mr. Raccoon Memoriams in the ARK — Quick Overview
The ARK is the final major area in Resident Evil Requiem, and it contains just 2 of the game’s 25 Mr. Raccoon Memoriam statues. One is found during Leon’s section as he first enters the facility, and the other is found during Grace’s section deep inside the Operations Room. They are the last two you need for the full collection.
Both are missable. The ARK does not loop back on itself, and there is no chapter select in this game. If you pass a point of no return without grabbing them, you will need to reload a manual save. Keep a save right before you enter the ARK to give yourself a safety net.
If you still need to track down figures from earlier areas, our Mr. Raccoon locations guide for the Care Center has everything you need for the first part of the game.
Mr. Raccoon #24 — ARK Entrance Hallway (Leon)
Who Collects It
This one is found while playing as Leon, during his section at the start of the ARK area.
Where to Find It
After Leon enters the ARK facility through the Loading Dock, you will move through a short decontamination tunnel. Once you come out the other side, do not go straight or head toward the stairs to the south. Instead, turn right and look along the west wall of the corridor.
The Mr. Raccoon Memoriam is sitting on top of a stack of weapon cases or a toolbox against the wall — right before the steps that lead down toward the Service Corridor. It is easy to walk straight past it if you are focused on the story path. The statue makes an audible chittering sound when you get close, so listen for it.
Shoot it or hit it with your knife to destroy it. That adds it to your tally.
Do Not Miss This Window
Once you head down those stairs and continue south through the ARK, this statue is gone. You cannot come back. Make sure you grab it immediately after the decontamination tunnel, before any story events push you further in.
Mr. Raccoon #25 — ARK Operations Room (Grace)
Who Collects It
The final Mr. Raccoon in the entire game is found while playing as Grace, well into her ARK section.
Where to Find It
As Grace, you will need to push through the ARK’s lower levels. After navigating through an area filled with Lickers and locked containers — accessed via Bioweapon Repository 05 — you will automatically reach the Operations Room. This is the same room where you pick up the Noblesse Orb, a red briefcase that is a key story item.
The Mr. Raccoon statue is on the left side of the room, in front of the large monitor screen. Some sources describe it as being on a shelf to the right of the main computer console depending on your orientation — either way, it is directly in the same room as the Noblesse Orb, near the main console area. Scan the room before you grab the orb or interact with anything else.
Critical Warning — Point of No Return
After collecting the Noblesse Orb and finishing what you need to do in the Operations Room, do not climb out of the window onto the scaffolding outside until you have destroyed this statue. That exit is a hard point of no return. Once you go through that window, you cannot come back to the Operations Room. This is the last Mr. Raccoon in the game — missing it here means reloading a save.
What Do You Get for Collecting All 25 Mr. Raccoon Memoriams?
Finding and destroying all 25 Mr. Raccoon Memoriams across the full game completes the “You Little Rascal!” challenge. This unlocks two things:
- You Little Rascal! trophy / achievement — adds to your total count toward Platinum or 1,000 Gamerscore.
- Advanced Tuning for Leon’s weapons — permanently unlocks the ability to upgrade Leon’s weapon components to Level 3 via supply boxes. The third-level upgrade is the Max Out upgrade, which gives each weapon a unique special ability. This makes a huge difference on repeat runs, especially on harder difficulties.
These are not cosmetic rewards. Advanced Tuning is a genuine gameplay upgrade that makes Leon significantly stronger — worth hunting down on your very first playthrough if possible. You get the “The Hunt Begins” trophy just for destroying your very first Mr. Raccoon anywhere in the game, so there is no reason to skip these.
Want the full breakdown of trophies and how to earn them efficiently? See our complete trophy and achievement guide for RE9.
Tips for Not Missing the ARK Mr. Raccoons
Save Manually Before Entering the ARK
This is the most important habit in Resident Evil Requiem. The game offers 12 manual save slots. Use one right before you enter the ARK as Leon. If you miss Mr. Raccoon #24, you can reload instantly without losing hours of progress. Do the same again before Grace’s ARK section begins.
Listen for the Sounds
Every Mr. Raccoon statue makes a distinctive chittering or tapping noise when you walk near it. In the ARK, enemies and ambient sounds can drown this out, but if you slow down and explore instead of rushing through, you will hear it. The sound is your cue to look around carefully.
Mr. Raccoons Carry Over Between Saves and Playthroughs
Here is something that removes a lot of pressure. Destroyed Mr. Raccoon statues are saved globally — they carry over between different saves and between separate playthroughs. So if you got 24 out of 25 on your first run and missed one in the ARK, you can load an old ARK save, grab the missing one, and the counter will update without you needing to replay the whole game. You do not need all 25 in a single run.
You Can Track Your Progress In-Game
Go to Challenges > You Little Rascal in the menu. This shows your running total of how many Mr. Raccoons you have destroyed. Unfortunately there is no per-area breakdown, so you cannot pinpoint exactly which ones you are missing from the number alone. That is why guides like this exist.
After Your First Playthrough, Buy the Maps
Once you complete the game once, you can spend Challenge Points (CP) in the Bonus Menu to buy location maps that mark where Mr. Raccoon statues appear on your map in subsequent runs. This makes any cleanup significantly faster on playthrough 2 or 3.
All Mr. Raccoon Memoriams in the ARK — Summary Table
- #24 — ARK Entrance Hallway (Leon): After the decontamination tunnel, turn right before the stairs. On top of a stack of weapon cases against the west wall.
- #25 — Operations Room (Grace): In the room with the Noblesse Orb, left side near the large monitor. Collect before climbing out the window — point of no return.
Other Collectibles and Guides for the ARK
The ARK is the final push of the game and has several other things to watch out for beyond Mr. Raccoons. Here are some guides that will help you clear it without missing anything important:
- How to open the Bioweapon Repository door — needed before you can reach the Operations Room as Grace.
- How to open ARK Key Reader doors — essential for navigating the facility.
- Dump Control Room Override Key location — needed to progress through the lower ARK levels.
- All safe codes and locations — includes any safes found in the ARK.
- All BSAA container locations — make sure you have the BSAA Container Key before reaching the ARK.
- Destroy or release Elpis — the final story choice at the end of the ARK section. Your pick affects which trophies you get.
- All charm locations — useful passive bonuses throughout the whole game.
If you are trying to 100% the game and still need to prepare, check our guides on how to unlock infinite ammo and our full difficulty options breakdown so you know what to expect on harder runs.
Resident Evil Requiem is available on PlayStation Store, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
