Capcom has lifted the curtain on new gameplay for Resident Evil: Requiem, and it is clear the spotlight is firmly on Leon Kennedy this time. With the game set to launch on 27 February 2026, the showcase gave fans a strong idea of how the experience will be split between its two leads.
Resident Evil Showcase
Game director Koshi Nakanishi opened the presentation with a playful nod to earlier rumours, before explaining how Leon and Grace will offer very different tones. Grace’s sections lean harder into slow-burn horror, drawing clear inspiration from Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 7. Leon, on the other hand, is all about momentum and combat.
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The footage showed Leon in top form, dropping enemies with precise shots to the legs, finishing them up close, and even parrying attacks using a hatchet. It feels deliberately close to the action-heavy design that made RE 4 so memorable, just pushed further with modern systems.
Story-wise, Requiem is set after RE 6, with hints that Leon will be tested more than ever. The showcase also confirmed support for Nvidia GeForce Now, a casual difficulty option, deluxe editions, themed hardware, and even future Amiibo plans.
With release now just weeks away, Capcom is clearly not done building anticipation.
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