Resident Evil Requiem brings a powerful return for Leon S Kennedy in a thrilling new trailer
The next chapter of the Resident Evil series is starting to take shape, and fans have a lot to be excited about. Capcom has released a new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, and this time the spotlight is on the fan-favourite character Leon S Kennedy. The trailer gives a deeper look at the game’s tone, story, and the fear waiting ahead.
Resident Evil Requiem promises a fresh but familiar survival horror experience. The game follows two main characters, FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and veteran agent Leon S Kennedy. Each character brings a different style of gameplay, blending slow, tense horror with fast and intense action.
Leon S Kennedy is no stranger to danger. He is one of the few survivors of the Raccoon City incident in 1998. Since then, he has faced many deadly outbreaks across the world. Now working as a DSO agent, Leon is once again pulled into darkness as he investigates a new series of strange deaths in the American Midwest. The trailer shows Leon as calm, skilled, and battle-ready, but the fear around him feels stronger than ever.
The trailer also confirms a return to one of the most famous locations in the series, Raccoon City. Once a normal Midwestern city, it became the centre of disaster after the zombie outbreak caused by the Umbrella Corporation. The government tried to erase the crisis with a missile strike, but the truth was buried. In Resident Evil Requiem, players will revisit this broken city, now filled with memories, secrets, and fresh horrors.
Capcom describes the game as the most immersive Resident Evil yet. The story of Leon and Grace will slowly connect, creating an emotional and frightening journey. Every dark hallway, every sound, and every enemy is designed to keep players on edge.
Resident Evil Requiem launch
Resident Evil Requiem is set to launch on February 27, 2026. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. Pre-orders are already live.
With a strong focus on survival horror, a beloved hero returning, and a haunting setting, Resident Evil Requiem is shaping up to be one of the most exciting entries in the series so far. Fans of Leon S Kennedy and classic Resident Evil fear have plenty to look forward to.
