Overview
- Capcom’s Game Awards trailer reveals Leon as a playable protagonist alongside Grace Ashcroft, showcasing melee combos, a roundhouse kick, and a scene where he turns a chainsaw on enemies.
- The campaign returns to Raccoon City as Leon and Grace investigate a string of deaths, introducing antagonist Victor Gideon and referencing a new virus called Elpis.
- Capcom says the unified story alternates between characters in sections that are almost equally split, with Leon framed for high‑intensity action and Grace for classic survival horror.
- Resident Evil Requiem launches February 27, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
- A Porsche collaboration puts a custom Cayenne Turbo GT in Leon’s hands, and Capcom is planning an early‑2026 Resident Evil Showcase; outlets also report optional first‑ or third‑person play.