- Recent rumors seem to confirm the presence of Leon S. Kennedy Resident Evil Requiem
- The PlayStation Store cover shows an older Leon and Grace Ashcroft, suggesting that Leon will be a playable character.
- A separate GameStop leak also mentions cosmetic items for Rose Winters
After much speculation from fans, Sony has apparently confirmed that Leon S. Kennedy will be joining the cast. Resident Evil Requiem.
As reported IGNThe information comes from the PlayStation Store, which revealed a new cover. requiem featuring the game’s playable protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, and an older, fatter lion behind her.
Fans spotted the image on the PS5’s pre-download screen for owners of the game’s standard edition, and it was later verified by IGN.
In the picture, Léon has his usual retro hairstyle. inherent evil The game, the grown beard and the look of his leather jacket. Resident Evil 4.
In addition to this major leak, there’s also a GameStop listing (via VGC) seems to have confirmed it requiem will include one more feature inherent evil Character, Rose Winters, daughter of Village Main character Ethan Winters.
inherent evil TO LOSE aesthetic gamer shared the details on social media with a screenshot of the contents of the Deluxe Edition, which includes a Mercenary mode, two downloadable story content (DLC) packs included in “The Sanctuary” expansion pass, a “Morphic Visor” cosmetic pack and the “Shadow Walker” costume pack, which includes three outfits for Rose.
It is unknown if Leon or Rose can be played with Grace. requiem or if they just appear, but León as a secondary protagonist has been the long-standing theory since the game’s launch and following new leaks.
If so, the Game Awards, scheduled for December 11, would be the most likely place for Capcom to make the announcement.
Resident Evil Requiem will be released on February 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. Pre-orders are now available.