Overview
- Narrative lead Koshi Nakanishi told Eurogamer the team does not feel the need to replace familiar faces and said Leon Kennedy could even return at age 70.
- His remarks push back on pre-release theories that Requiem was Leon’s send-off, which grew from a teaser image and fan focus on an apparent wedding ring in a late cutscene.
- Vice reports point to an upcoming Requiem mini-game this month that may feature Leon and a hatchet or tomahawk, though Capcom has not formally detailed the mode.
- Nakanishi also highlighted newcomer Grace Ashcroft as a strong addition, while stressing veterans like Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine are not being phased out.
- The comments come as Capcom marks Resident Evil’s 30th anniversary, a period the studio describes as blending callbacks with new directions.