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'Leon isn't just handsome': Resident Evil Requiem devs gush about how great our favourite Resi character is, but do warn that this game will push him 'to his limits more than ever before'

Please don't hurt my poor floppy-haired boy.

PC Gamer

Resident Evil Requiem fans want to make out with Leon Kennedy and steal his DILF jacket: "Need to shake him between my teeth like a rabid dog"

Stop drooling

GamesRadar

Resident Evil Requiem's latest trailer gets everyone talking about "hot uncle" Leon Kennedy, including RE2 director Hideki Kamiya himself: "Uncle Leon, I hope you at least live a happy life in old age"

Congrats, you thirsted so hard Leon's dad saw it

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Everything we know about Resident Evil 9: Release date, story, and more

The ninth game in the series returns to Raccoon City, but with a new protagonist.

Dot Esports

My favorite Game Awards reveal was its worst-kept secret: Resident Evil’s Leon is freakin’ back, baby, and he’s got a car sponsorship now

My hype is immeasurable.

Destructoid

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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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.

Player One

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

GamesRadar

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

GamesRadar

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.

Windows Central

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

GamesRadar

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

Sorry, folks

GamesRadar

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.

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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

Total Film

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

GamesRadar

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"

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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

Destructoid

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.

Destructoid

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

With a beard, he may be too powerful.

Player One

'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.

Destructoid

The movie will be "entirely original."

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"

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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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