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Confirmed: Leon S. Kennedy Is in Resident Evil Requiem, PlayStation Store Leak Reveals
The PlayStation Store leak ends months of speculation by confirming Leon S. Kennedy on Resident Evil: Requiem's cover art ahead of its February 27, 2026 release.
- A PlayStation 5 pre-download screen leaked around December 8, 2025, showing Leon S. Kennedy on Resident Evil: Requiem's cover, and IGN verified the image as legitimate.
- Months of leaks and secrecy preceded the cover image, with rumors about Leon's involvement persisting while Capcom declined to answer IGN at Gamescom and Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa last month cautioned fans not to over-hype returning characters.
- On PS5 pre-download screens the cover presents a grizzled Leon S. Kennedy resembling his Resident Evil 4 look with floppy hair and a fur-lined leather jacket looming over Grace Ashcroft beside the game's logo.
- Arriving 80 days before the February 27, 2026 launch, the leak resolves a major mystery but Capcom has not officially confirmed Leon's role, leaving fans and marketing unsettled ahead of The Game Awards — December 11, 2025.
- Multiple leaks from the last year suggest Requiem returns to Raccoon City, splitting its campaign between Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft, with Rosemary Winters also referenced.
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PlayStation Store Leaks Cover Art Seemingly Confirming Leon Kennedy In Resident Evil Requiem
Despite Capcom’s efforts to play down rumours that Leon Kennedy will feature in Resident Evil Requiem, the PlayStation Store has all but confirmed this as truth after cover art featuring the much-loved protagonist leaked alongside the game’s listing. Spotted and confirmed by several outlets, including Eurogamer, the cover art appears for those who have pre-ordered the game and features main protagonist Grace Ashcroft alongside a gruff older man …
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