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Capcom has officially confirmed that Leon Kennedy will appear in Resident Evil Requiem, with a new trailer shown during The Game Awards 2025 revealing more about the game’s story and gameplay.
The trailer shows Leon arriving in a police car, looking noticeably older than his previous appearances and now sporting facial hair. This marks a return for the fan-favorite character, who has previously been playable in Resident Evil 2, 4, and 6.
However, Leon’s reveal had already been spoiled before the official announcement. Players who pre-ordered the game on PlayStation 5 recently noticed his presence on the pre-download screen for the game. The screen displayed protagonist Grace Ashcroft alongside a large image of Leon Kennedy in the background.
The early leak happened when PS5 players who pre-ordered the game were given the option to set up automatic pre-downloads. According to the pre-download information, automatic downloads are scheduled to begin on February 25, 2026, which is two days before the game’s release date.
Leon’s appearance in Requiem had been rumored for some time among the Resident Evil community. The game will be the ninth main entry in the series. Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled to release on February 27, 2026, and will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC.
