US EditionResident Evil Requiem: Release Date, Leon Kennedy's Return Confirmed and More
Leon S. Kennedy returns as a playable character alongside Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem, blending survival horror with action in the ruins of Raccoon City.
- Capcom confirmed at The Game Awards that Leon S. Kennedy will join Grace Ashcroft as a playable character in Resident Evil Requiem, which releases Feb. 27, 2026.
- Grace's storyline explains the choice since her investigation takes her through Raccoon City police department where Leon once worked and the Wrenwood Hotel tied to her mother's death, while Leon remains a fan favorite after last year's Resident Evil 4 remake.
- The new trailer showed Grace encountering Victor Gideon and a police investigation, then Leon facing zombie-like enemies and driving a licensed Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT.
- Speaking to Automaton, director Akifumi Nakanishi said, `In terms of gameplay, Grace and Leon's playable sections are almost equally split`, with Leon's segments providing a release after Grace Ashcroft's intense horror.
- Fans reacted to the reveal that Leon S. Kennedy remains a fan-favorite after last year's Resident Evil 4 remake, while developers refined him as a 'handsome' older hero, aiming for an 'ikeoji' image, balancing his dry wit and willingness to sacrifice.
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Resident Evil: Requiem Developers Reveal How Much We'll Play as Leon — And Say The Survival Horror/Action Contrast Is Like Jumping Into a Cold Bath After a Hot Sauna
Following official confirmation that Leon S. Kennedy will co-star in Resident Evil: Requiem, the game's developers have confirmed how much we'll be playing as the floppy-hair favorite — and it's good news for his fans.
Leon’s Presence in Resident Evil Requiem Was Subtly Hinted at in the Initial Teaser
Capcom appears to have quietly teased Leon S. Kennedy’s role in Resident Evil Requiem as far back as the game’s first teaser, a detail that largely went unnoticed until his official reveal. Leon had been at the center of leaks and discussion surrounding the game, with AestheticGamer, also known as Dusk Golem, repeatedly stating that the character would appear in the main story. That claim was confirmed during the latest trailer shown at The Game…
Resident Evil Requiem will have two protagonists. What seemed to be a rumor for a long time was finally confirmed at the Game Awards 2025 and next to Grace we can look forward to the return of the legendary Leon Kennedy. Capcom has now commented on how the two characters will differ in their playing style. more
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