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Capcom Confirms Leon S. Kennedy as Playable Co-Lead in Resident Evil Requiem Trailer

The game uses an alternating-protagonist structure that splits stealth for Grace Ashcroft from action for a grizzled Leon.

Overview

  • A new trailer at The Game Awards confirms Leon as a playable character and shows him arriving in a police car with an older look featuring facial hair.
  • Host Geoff Keighley states players will alternate between the two leads, positioning Grace for tense stealth sequences and Leon for combat-heavy gameplay.
  • The trailer introduces antagonist Victor Gideon, with reporting noting apparent ties to Umbrella.
  • Resident Evil Requiem launches February 27, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC.
  • PlayStation Store metadata revealed Leon’s presence ahead of the show and lists automatic pre-downloads on PS5 beginning February 25, 2026.