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.