Capcom says Leon S. Kennedy is a “horrible bad game” as fan speculation revolves around whether he can still play secretly in Resident Evil Requiem
Blog Andrew Joseph 27 Jun , 2025 0
Capcom said Leon S. Kennedy was a “terrifying bad game” amid ongoing speculation, and he was the yet-revealed second protagonist of Resident Evil Requiem.
exist New View Requiem During the publisher's period Capcom Spotlight 2025 Broadcastnowhere is the fan favorite of cartilage hair.
Still, his absence is notable for Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi's explanation of why all the biochemical evil protagonists of the past have not been selected as the star of the specific game.
“This time the protagonist is Grace Ashcroft, an intelligence analyst with the FBI,” Nakanich said. “She is introverted and easily scared, which is a new genre in the Resident Evil series.”
“We want someone to experience horror from the same perspective as the player's perspective,” he continued. “She learned to overcome her fears throughout the story, but she was also an FBI analyst trained in guns and was able to act with calm deductive reasoning.”
Capcom's first trailer for Requiem aired earlier this month introduces Ashcroft and the game's return to the Raccoon City environment, a way that only exacerbates the flames that Leon will also show off in some capacity. Indeed, fans soon discovered it Many of the clues they said pointed out the existence of Leon – Including his old truck, still parked outside the ruins of the Raccoon City Police Department.
Recently, fans of Leon's presence speculated why Capcom has solved his obvious absence now? This is what Zhong Neghi said next, about the character's position in the game:
Nakanich explained: “We always wanted Leon to be the protagonist, but it was difficult to make horror games around him. He wouldn't jump off a bucket. No one wants to see Leon scared of every little thing. So he actually had a bad game against horror.”
Did this Capcom rule Leon stand out from Requiem? Nakanishi seems to be clear that Leon, who has been tested by the battle, will no longer be a game hero around horror. But the publisher has not completely ruled out the role.
Leon's status is clearly a topic that Capcom decided to include its discussion in tonight's performance – still only the full game's clips are shown. With more than six months left, Capcom Will certainly have more sleeves to reveal. It can all be some kind of trick, and Leon is still part of it?
The latest in the Resident Evil series takes a different approach to balancing horror and action, some better than others – but it's worth remembering how popular Leon-centric, action-rich Resident Evil 4 is still among fans. Capcom can still stop Requiem's heavier moments, Leon meeting More suitable? Publishers still have a lot of time to tell.
Resident Evil Requiem will launch on February 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.
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