Capcom Finally Confirms Leon S. Kennedy Is In Resident Evil Requiem | The Game Awards 2025 - IGN
Leon S. Kennedy confirmed for Resident Evil: Requiem at The Game Awards 2025 — action campaign revealed
After months of rumors and a cover-art leak earlier this week, Capcom officially confirmed Leon S. Kennedy for Resident Evil: Requiem with a new trailer during The Game Awards 2025. The now-grizzled veteran returns as a playable character, showcased in full-on action sequences.
Requiem features two playable leads: Leon and the previously announced Grace Ashcroft. Grace’s campaign leans into classic survival horror, while Leon’s separate storyline emphasizes high-octane action, aligning with developer comments that he’s better suited to the game’s louder, combat-heavy moments.
Capcom had repeatedly sidestepped questions about Leon throughout the year, including at Gamescom, keeping fans guessing until tonight’s reveal. Even so, Requiem may still hold surprises—recent retailer listings referenced Rosemary Winters, hinting at a possible third playable character not addressed in the trailer.
According to IGN’s listing, Resident Evil: Requiem is currently slated for February 27, 2026, with wishlisting available.
Highlights:
- Leon S. Kennedy is officially playable with his own action-focused campaign
- Grace Ashcroft headlines the survival-horror path
- Reveal trailer debuted at The Game Awards 2025
- Earlier cover art leak foreshadowed Leon’s inclusion
- Capcom previously declined to comment; developers suggested Leon fits action-heavy sections
- Rumor watch: GameStop listing mentions Rosemary Winters (not confirmed)
- Listed release date: February 27, 2026