So here’s the scoop on this Resident Evil Requiem game—Capcom’s swinging for the fences on this one, or at least that’s what they’re saying. It’s all about this “addictive fear” vibe, whatever that means. Maybe like those times you end up watching a horror movie alone at 2 AM thinking, “This was a great idea,” until, well, it isn’t. And then you’re up all night.
So, anyway, Leon S. Kennedy, who everyone, including my neighbor’s cat, seems to love—apparently isn’t the go-to guy for this round of terror. Why? Well, he’s like that cool uncle who never flinches at anything. Watching him freak out? Not happening. But does that mean he’s out for good? Hard to say, Capcom’s not spilling the beans entirely.
But for now, the only confirmed face in this eerie fiasco is Grace Ashcroft. Who? Yeah, I didn’t know either—a straight-up FBI analyst diving into her mother’s mysterious demise. She’s not some superhuman hero, just smart and maybe a bit cautious. Can’t blame her when you’re dealing with the undead. The game folks say she’s got the tactics—if you’re into FBI tactics and all—so she can handle weapons but might hesitate now and then. Again, relatable much?
Oh, this Koshi Nakanishi dude, the game director, thinks Grace lets players get spooked right alongside her—like a buddy system for fear. But she’s no slouch; she pieces together with this calm reasoning vibe, which not everyone can pull off. (I mean, not me during a horror flick, that’s for sure.)
Anyway, zombie drama’s going down in Raccoon City again. And everyone’s whispering, “Where’s Leon?” Nakanishi admits they kicked around the idea of making him the lead but then realized having Leon jumping at shadows would be, well, a bad horror gag. He’s more of a “cool under pressure” guy.
Capcom teasing whether Leon stops by for a cameo is probably clever marketing. Because, honestly, if this guy doesn’t make some kind of entrance, at least like Chris Redfield did before, I’d be flabbergasted. This city’s practically got his name on it. And with both first-person and third-person angles, they’re looking to blend action and horror in some new way.
I’m guessing—just guessing here—that we’ll spot a more grizzled, wiser Leon. (Picture him in his fifties, maybe with reading glasses? Just kidding. Or not.) The game drops February 27, 2026, so let’s see what happens on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. Should be a wild ride.
