Leon Kennedy Takes The Stage In Resident Evil Requiem

Tonight’s Game Awards presentation gave us a new look at one of the most anticipated games coming in early 2026. Resident Evil Requiem was already looking good, even ahead of rumors earlier this week that Leon Kennedy would be joining the cast.

Those rumors were confirmed tonight, as a new trailer showed off how two distinct leads will each have their own distinct gameplay loops, as well as some glimpses of the villainous Victor Gideon, who seems to play an important role in the unfolding trouble. Grace Ashcroft will have sequences focused on classic survival/horror dynamics, while Leon Kennedy will show up for big action-packed scenes.

This dual dynamic is clearly an effort on the part of Capcom to balance the sometimes-competing natures of recent Resident Evil games. By featuring two distinct characters that each have their own style of gameplay, it seems likely that Requiem aims to offer a bit of both high-stakes combat and scares.

Resident Evil Requiem is set to release on February 27 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC.