Breaking: PlayStation Store Just Tipped Leon S. Kennedy For Resident Evil Requiem
I saw it live. The PlayStation Store briefly listed Resident Evil Requiem with Leon S. Kennedy marked as playable. The page art showed Grace Ashcroft in focus, with an older, bearded Leon behind her. The listing disappeared fast, but the message was clear. Leon is in, and the timing is no accident.
What I Saw Today
The updated store tile went up today with a clean tag for playable characters. Grace was front and center. Leon stood in the background, older and rougher, but unmistakable. The pairing looked deliberate, not placeholder art. The store copy also mentioned seamless first person and third person, matching Capcom’s earlier promise.
If accurate, this is the first clear sign that Requiem is not a solo Grace story. It points to a dual path, or at least crossover missions. It also sets the stage for a major reveal at The Game Awards in two days.
PlayStation Store art showed Grace Ashcroft alongside a visibly older Leon, and marked him as playable.
The Conflict: Rosemary Winters Was Teased First
Two days ago, a GameStop Deluxe Edition listing hinted at Rosemary Winters. The page called out bonus content, outfits, and an expansion pass. It nudged players to expect Rosemary in some form, likely as a playable chapter or dedicated DLC. That lined up with earlier comments from a producer who cooled expectations around Leon’s return.
Now we have two leaks pointing in different directions. One spotlights Rosemary, the heir to Village. The other drops Leon, the face of modern Resident Evil. These do not cancel each other out. In truth, they suggest a broader plan.
Requiem is due on February 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, PC, and Switch 2. Capcom announced it at Summer Game Fest with a tight focus on Grace. Marketing since then has stayed quiet. That silence made today’s flash listing hit that much harder.
Do not assume Deluxe bonuses equal base game content. Wait for official language before you pre order for characters alone.
What It Means For Story And Play
Grace Ashcroft is a grounded lead, an analyst pulled into the city that defined the series. Leon brings history, swagger, and a broken sense of duty. Putting them together changes the tone. It hints at a story that stitches Raccoon City legacy to modern bioterror lines.
Rosemary would pull the Winters saga back into play. She carries unanswered threads from Village. If she is playable, Capcom can bridge two eras without losing focus on Grace. Think Resident Evil 2’s A and B routes, or Village and Shadows of Rose. Capcom knows how to run parallel campaigns.
Players are already gaming out the feel. First person for tension. Third person for classic crowd control. Leon in over the shoulder gunfights. Grace in tight corridors with resource panic. Rosemary in a supernatural tilt, if she appears. This mix would please veterans and invite new players in.
What To Watch For At The Game Awards
Here is what will settle it, fast:
- An on stage trailer that labels playable characters by name
- A nod to dual campaigns or character select screens
- Clear Deluxe Edition language about Rosemary’s role
- A short gameplay slice with Leon and Grace in one shot
Listen for the words playable campaign versus bonus story. Capcom is precise when it wants to be.
The Mood In The Community
Long time fans want a confident Leon who has survived too much. They also want Capcom to commit to Grace as the new heart of the series. Speedrunners are already eyeing route splits. Cosplayers are pausing pre orders until character loadouts are confirmed. PC modders are watching the costume list, since the Deluxe set includes bold cosmetics like the Lady Dimitrescu outfit for Grace.
There is hype, but also caution. Players remember mixed messaging from earlier launches. Today’s leak feels real because it fits the timeline, the platforms, and the studio’s showcase habits.
Where I Land Right Now
Leon looks more likely than not to be playable in the base game. Rosemary looks likely to appear as Deluxe or post launch content, possibly playable, possibly a side arc. Both can be true, and the leaks align with how Capcom structures layered releases.
Capcom wanted a return to core lore with Requiem. Featuring Leon while pushing Grace forward does exactly that. The Game Awards should confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Leon S. Kennedy playable in Resident Evil Requiem?
A: Based on today’s PlayStation Store listing, yes. We expect official confirmation at The Game Awards.
Q: Is Rosemary Winters in the base game?
A: A Deluxe Edition listing pointed to Rosemary content. It may be a bonus story or DLC. Wait for details.
Q: Who is the main protagonist?
A: Grace Ashcroft remains the lead. The marketing and reveals keep her at the center.
Q: What perspectives does the game support?
A: Requiem supports seamless first person and third person views.
Q: When does it launch and on what platforms?
A: February 27, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
This is a big swing for Resident Evil, and it feels right. If Capcom confirms Leon and teases Rosemary, Requiem becomes the bridge game fans have wanted, a true return to Raccoon City roots with the future in mind. We will be in the room on Thursday. Expect answers, and maybe a release date trailer that locks it all in.
