"I'm shocked-shocked!-to learn that Leon S. Kennedy will appear in Resident Evil Requiem. It's only the thing fans have been guessing for months, ever since the sequel was revealed back at Summer Game Fest. The new confirmation comes not from some industry insider or from speculation on 4chan but via the PlayStation Store itself, which accidentally shared the surprise with players. I'm guessing the full reveal was planned for this week's Game Awards 2025 showcase."
"The leak started spreading earlier today when some PSN users uploaded footage of a pre-order notification that included game cover art showing Leon behind new protagonist Grace Ashcroft. Other users began sharing the same screen notifying them about auto-download options, has since verified the screenshots going around are accurate. The game releases on February 27, 2026, suggesting Capcom was saving Leon's appearance as one last surprise to hype fans ahead of launch."
"Leon has appeared in the franchise going back to Resident Evil 2, with roles in RE4 and RE6 as well. Thanks to stellar remakes of both RE2 and RE4, the Italian-American police officer turned federal agent has become a fan-favorite member of the survival horror series' cast. RE9's reveal earlier this year fueled speculation of his return as Capcom refused to show footage beyond the start of the game."
Leon S. Kennedy appears on Resident Evil Requiem cover art that was accidentally shared on the PlayStation Store. PSN users uploaded footage of a pre-order notification showing Leon behind new protagonist Grace Ashcroft, and other users verified the screenshots as accurate. The game is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026. Fans had speculated about Leon's return since the sequel's reveal at Summer Game Fest. Leon originated in Resident Evil 2 and returned in RE4 and RE6, and remakes of RE2 and RE4 boosted his popularity. Producer Masato Kumazawa denounced separate alleged images of an eyepatch and DLC claims.
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