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Leon S. Kennedy Confirmed as Co‑Lead in Resident Evil Requiem’s Dual‑Tone Campaign

Developers say play shifts between action set pieces and scarier sequences in a near‑even split.

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.