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Resident Evil Requiem Confirms Leon S. Kennedy as Playable Co‑Lead in Game Awards Trailer

Capcom details a split design pairing Leon’s high‑intensity action with Grace Ashcroft’s survival horror ahead of the Feb. 27, 2026 multi‑platform launch.

Overview

  • Developers say the two protagonists’ playtime is almost evenly divided with interleaved chapters in a structure likened to Resident Evil Revelations.
  • New footage highlights Leon’s over‑the‑shoulder gunplay, signature roundhouse kicks, and a sequence where he turns a chainsaw against enemies.
  • The trailer introduces antagonist Victor Gideon and references a new virus called Elpis connected to Grace’s storyline.
  • Resident Evil Requiem releases on February 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, with preorders available.
  • Multiple outlets report players will be able to switch between first‑person and third‑person perspectives.