Leon Kennedy Appeared at Resident Evil Requiem’s PlayStation Store Cover

Resident Evil Requiem will bring back characters from previous games, including, according to multiple reports, Leon Kennedy. Though the game’s producer Masato Kumazawa denies any reports and call it “fake news”, latest leak is an example of unshakable proof we will see iconic character in newest title.

According to X social media account Tylerpbel, Leon S. Kennedy officially appeared at game’s poster with main protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. The cover has been detected in PlayStation Store and now leaked online. As you can see on the photos below, Leon is getting much older than in previous games.

"MASSIVE RE9 LEAK

Leon S. Kennedy has leaked on the PlayStation store ahead of the game awards and is shown on the games poster with Grace. He has the RE4R design but is much older as @AestheticGamer1 stated before"

Given that Resident Evil Requiem attends The Game Awards 2025, it’s getting likely Leon will be officially revealed as part of newest instalment during the show. Latest gameplay and story leak also revealed he will have a huge role in the game as he will fights three bosses and have close connection to Grace Ashcroft.

Resident Evil Requiem will release on February 27, 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2.