While Resident Evil Requiem's debut trailer prominently features newcomer Grace Ashcroft, rumors persist about another key player lurking in the shadows: series veteran Leon S. Kennedy.
Series insider Dusk Golem has long hinted at Leon's involvement—we'll examine their latest claims shortly—but first, let's analyze what the Requiem trailer actually reveals.
Following an extensive introduction to Grace Ashcroft (apparently related to Resident Evil Outbreak's Alyssa Ashcroft), the camera pans across the devastated ruins of Raccoon City—destroyed in Resident Evil 3's missile strike finale.
Though Raccoon City has appeared in multiple Resident Evil titles, Leon's iconic Resident Evil 2 adventure remains its most memorable portrayal. The Requiem trailer deliberately showcases the dilapidated Raccoon City Police Department—Leon's former workplace—still recognizable despite severe damage, with eagle-eyed fans spotting what might be his abandoned vehicle.
Is that Leon's Jeep parked at the R.P.D. front?
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The RPD's inclusion strongly suggests Leon's involvement, particularly given Grace's government agent role. After Raccoon City's destruction, Leon became a presidential special agent in Resident Evil 4 and 6, leading many to theorize about their possible prior connection or impending collaboration.
Call me crazy, but frame three looks suspiciously like RE6 Leon.
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Some enthusiasts speculate Leon may already appear subtly—particularly at the trailer's 2:45 mark where an unidentified voice remarks: "Investigating all these suspicious deaths, huh?" Many believe this could be Nick Apostolides, Leon's current voice actor from Resident Evil 2 Remake through Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Apostolides' updated resume adds credence to these theories, listing an undisclosed "AAA Video Game" under NDA with identical motion capture credits as his previous Resident Evil work.
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Dusk Golem—whose Requiem leaks have proven accurate—maintains Leon serves as the primary (though not exclusive) playable character.
"Leon headlines RE9 Requiem," they stated pre-reveal. "His full appearance comes later (though he's briefly visible), but gameplay eventually focuses more on Leon than Grace. This will become clearer through marketing and in the final release."
The leaker suggests Requiem may conclude Leon's trilogy, completing his arc from novice officer to seasoned agent—potentially mentoring Grace. After enduring countless horrors, fans hope Capcom grants him a satisfying resolution.
Announced at Summer Game Fest 2025, Resident Evil: Requiem launches February 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S.
