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Resident Evil Requiem protagonists Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft are so different, Capcom says "it’s almost like having 2 games" mixed together

"Like jumping into a cold bath after sitting in a hot sauna"

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Keep up with all the news and awards at The Game Awards 2025.

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The Game Awards 2025: 'Resident Evil Requiem" Trailer Confirms the Return of Leon Kennedy

Leon Scott Kennedy will be returning as a playable character for the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem alongside Grace Ashcroft.

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Capcom can't help itself, brings Leon Kennedy back for Resident Evil 9 as one of "two playable characters" and gives him a chainsaw

Capcom confirms the Resident Evil Requiem secret everyone's known about forever: Leon's back, he's older, and he's still got a flawless roundhouse kick

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Resident Evil 2 director didn't want to include any characters from the first game, but compromised by adding Claire Redfield after being grilled about it

Hideki Kamiya says he was being selfish, and it took a grilling from Noboru Sugimura to change his mind

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Capcom was being dodgy about Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil Requiem — but the PlayStation Store just leaked him

Leon Kennedy is indeed in Resident Evil Requiem, with a leak on the PlayStation Store confirming the presence of the series' mainstay.

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Please act surprised: Resident Evil Requiem stars Leon Kennedy, and I can't imagine Capcom is too pleased about PlayStation leaking that fact

No one tell Geoff Keighley we already know when he gets revealed at The Game Awards

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Resident Evil Requiem's GameStop listing seemingly leaks a second playable character and, no, it sadly isn't Leon Kennedy

Sorry, folks

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Resident Evil Requiem producer hints at the return of 'some characters from the past' then—way too late—warns players not to 'over-expect or hype it'

This is no longer a conspiracy theory—I'm convinced.

PC Gamer

Resident Evil Requiem lets you dress up as Lady Dimitrescu from Resident Evil Village if you spring for the Deluxe Edition

Resident Evil Requiem pre-orders are up, and the Deluxe Edition includes a Lady Dimitrescu skin

GamesRadar

Weapons director Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot adds Severance, True Detective, and Twisted Metal stars to cast

Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Johnno Wilson have joined Cregger's Resident Evil movie

Total Film

After months of speculation, Capcom confirms the mysterious hooded guy from Resident Evil Requiem trailers is "a newly created character for this storyline" because "we don't always want to just lean on surprise comebacks"

"Everyone is convinced [the hooded figure] has to be a reveal of a returning cast member"

GamesRadar

Resident Evil Requiem producer says series newcomers will still "enjoy it 100%," but diehard sickos who've played all of the other games will "enjoy it 150%"

"I don't want people to feel they have to do their homework to fully appreciate this game"

GamesRadar

As Leon rumors continue to follow Resident Evil Requiem around, producer says fans should "calm down a bit" as "even though we didn't promise things," players become "frustrated"

Time to convince myself Jill is in

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Sony finally confirmed this month’s PS5 State of Play, and here’s what we’re expecting to see

Buckle up and cross your fingers for a big one.

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Latest Resident Evil Requiem leaks tease bearded Leon Kennedy, different time periods, and an imminent reveal

With a beard, he may be too powerful.

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'Resident Evil Requiem' Leak Reveals Leon's New Look, Claims He's the Main Character

A new leak involving Resident Evil Requiem shows off a new look for Leon Kennedy, with leakers also claiming he's the main character.

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Total Film

Weapons director Zach Cregger says his Resident Evil movie is "very Zach" and "an entirely original story" that leaves what you love about the games "in tact," except maybe Leon Kennedy: "I don't think fans of the games are gonna be bummed"

"I'm not gonna steal Leon and put him in an original story. I think that would be presumptuous"

GamesRadar

Resident Evil Requiem monsters will throw furniture at you, which isn't even scary, it's rude

Resident Evil 9 takes jump scares to a whole new level

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Resident Evil Requiem's new trailer makes a great case for Grace Ashcroft, not boring old Leon Kennedy, being the anxiety-riddled hero we need for the series' scariest entry yet

Opinion | Horror is less horrifying when you're hot and cool and unstoppable

Total Film

Weapons director Zach Cregger's Resident Evil could be a Resident Evil movie in name alone as he says the cast will be "outside the characters of the games"

The Weapons director is a huge fan of the games and says his Resident Evil will be a "love letter" to the horror series

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Resident Evil's hench Duolingo owl is the weirdest gaming crossover yet

I hope you've done your language class.

GamesRadar

Microsoft, EA, and other publishers should give up on artificial intelligence: We peaked 21 years ago, when Resident Evil 4 devs were thrilled AI enemies could think "like a smart person" by using "weapons, of course"

Chainsaws? I think you mean "undeniable genius"

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Resident Evil names "AI-first" affront to humanity Duolingo bird its newest biological weapon, making it canon that Leon Kennedy has only learned Spanish by force

He's green and holding me hostage

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