Overview
- Director Koshi Nakanishi says Leon returns as a world‑weary, angrier protagonist whose primary weapon is an ax chosen to reflect his changed temperament.
- The game’s switching system preserves enemy states and item pickups between Leon and newcomer Grace Ashcroft, creating consequences that carry across both perspectives.
- Capcom positions Leon for heavy, intense action encounters, while Grace’s sections emphasize slower, resource‑scarce survival horror in tighter spaces.
- Nakanishi notes female Capcom staff rigorously reviewed Leon’s model down to fine details, a process linked to the ‘hot uncle’ reception among fans, particularly in Japan.
- Resident Evil Requiem launches February 27, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC, with dual‑protagonist design promoted as a driver of replay value.