Resident Evil Requiem Teases Leon's Return

While Resident Evil Requiem's debut trailer prominently features newcomer Grace Ashcroft, eagle-eyed fans speculate the survival horror game may secretly include series veteran Leon S. Kennedy.

Return to Raccoon City's Ruins

The trailer opens with Grace Ashcroft's introduction — potentially the daughter of Resident Evil Outbreak's Alyssa Ashcroft — before revealing the devastated remains of Raccoon City. The location, famously destroyed in Resident Evil 3, appears remarkably preserved despite its ruined state.

Raccoon City Police Department, Leon's former workplace from Resident Evil 2, appears prominently among the ruins. Fans have noted surviving architectural details and what appears to be Leon's signature Jeep parked outside.

A Familiar Face Behind The Scenes?

The trailer includes suggestive clues pointing to Leon's involvement:

• A mysterious line of dialogue ("Investigating all these strange deaths, huh?") resembling Leon's voice actor Nick Apostolides
• The actor's undisclosed AAA project under NDA
• Grace's government agent background mirroring Leon's post-Raccoon City career

Series insider Dusk Golem allegedly confirmed Leon plays a major role:

"Leon serves as Requiem's primary playable character, though Grace receives initial focus in early marketing. His presence becomes more evident as development progresses."

A Potential Trilogy Conclusion

If leaks prove accurate, Requiem may complete Leon's character arc spanning:

1. RE2's rookie cop
2. RE4/6's government operative
3. Requiem's potential mentor role to Grace

Resident Evil: Requiem launches February 27, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.