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In a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Resident Evil Requiem is headed to Switch 2 and other platforms, but fans mocked Leon S. Kennedy for missing shots in a preview, fueling talk that Nintendo nerfed him to curb violence; the piece also notes censorship debates around other titles and confirms RE Requiem’s M rating with a February 27, 2026 release.
Resident Evil Requiem introduces two distinct protagonists, Grace and Leon. Switching between them in the same location preserves enemies defeated and items found by each, adding a new layer of replay value. Director Koshi Nakanishi says using Leon to clear threats Grace avoids creates a different kind of replayability than previous games, thanks to their contrasting personalities and the shared world state.
During the Resident Evil Showcase, Nintendo Wire reports that Capcom will release 1/6-scale Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft figures this fall. The statues can be displayed separately or joined as a duo, with halves that connect to stand side by side; prices and an exact release date were not announced. Resident Evil Requiem itself is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Steam on February 27, 2026.
Developers of Resident Evil: Requiem remain coy about Leon Kennedy's presence in the game, despite fan speculation and teasers suggesting his involvement. They emphasize that the game focuses on new character Grace Ashcroft and are cautious about confirming any future appearances of classic characters like Leon, aiming to balance new storytelling with the series' lore.
The director of Resident Evil Requiem explains that Leon Kennedy is too much of a badass to be suitable for a horror-focused game, leading to the choice of a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, who embodies vulnerability and fear, aiming to create a more immersive horror experience. Leon may still appear, but the game centers on a character more relatable to players' fears. The game is set to release on February 27th across multiple platforms.
Capcom explained that Leon Kennedy is not suitable as the protagonist for Resident Evil: Requiem because his character is too brave and unlikely to react with fear, which is essential for the horror experience. Instead, the game features Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst who must overcome her fears, aligning better with the horror theme.
The new trailer for Resident Evil animated film Death Island features series favourites Leon Kennedy and Jill Valentine on-screen together for the first time in Resident Evil history, along with Chris and Claire Redfield, Rebecca Chambers, and a horde of zombies. The story will take place in Alcatraz, the source of a new outbreak of the T-Virus, and will be distributed by Sony Pictures following the success of Resident Evil 4 Remake.
A new mod for the Resident Evil 4 remake allows players to replace Leon Kennedy's hair with a model of Moushley, the mouse version of Ashley Graham. The mod, created by Cathroon, allows Moushley to ride on top of Leon's head, directing him through the game's horrors. The Moushley model comes from TheCapsuleFiend and is available for download on the Nexus mods page. The mod is a fun addition for fans of the game who enjoy the idea of Leon being secretly controlled by a sweater-wearing mouse.
Jack Krauser is a major enemy in Resident Evil 4 who appeared in the original game and Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles. Operation Javier, which is explained in the latter game, sends Leon Kennedy and Krauser to a South American jungle to contain the spread of the t-Virus and stop drug lord Javier Hidalgo from buying and selling Bio-Organic Weapons. Krauser is seriously wounded during the mission, leading him to resent the government and seek the power of the virus for himself. He goes on to work for Albert Wesker and infiltrate Los Illuminados to steal the parasite, Las Plagas.
Capcom has released a cute and disturbing anime short based on the game Resident Evil 4 ahead of its remake launch this week. The short features protagonist Leon Kennedy attempting to navigate a Spanish village while searching for the missing daughter of the president. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on March 24.