We're just days away from a big info drop about Resident Evil Requiem, according to new leaks, and all signs are pointing to the reveal of franchise hero Leon Kennedy's inclusion.
The leaker, Dusk Golem, has been dropping info about RE9 for quite a while now. But this latest set of leaks suggests a unique presentation of the game's story where "most but not all" of Leon's gameplay segments take place in 2020, while "most, but not all" of new protagonist Grace Ashcroft's story is in 2028.
YouTuber Residence of Evil highlighted the leaks and corroborated some of them as well, talking to Dusk Golem for further info than what the leaker has been dropping on social media, reiterating that Grace's more slow-paced horror gameplay will be supplemented by Leon's sections being more action-oriented.
The leaks say that Leon will sport graying hair and a beard along with a black jacket, and that the franchise veteran will have "open-ended" gameplay segments where he uses a vehicle to traverse an area in at least one chapter.
As far as the specific tone of Leon's gameplay, Dusk Golem says it will be similar to Resident Evil 4's, but with more of a horror tone and less "over-the-top" like RE4's Salazar or Resident Evil Village's Heisenberg "mech" fight. Dusk Golem also reiterated that Leon's gameplay will "draw some comparisons to The Last of Us: Part II" as well.
With the Tokyo Game Show kicking off soon, Dusk Golem says that his sources are saying that the full reveal of Leon will take place at the show, alongside pre-orders for the game becoming available and an assumed marketing push for the horror sequel.
Resident Evil Requiem is set to launch on Feb. 27, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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