The rumors among Resident Evil fans have finally been confirmed by an unexpected PlayStation Store leak: Leon S. Kennedy will take center stage in the next big title, Resident Evil: Requiem!

This information comes not from a retail leak but straight from the metadata of Sony’s digital store, making both the game’s name and Leon’s involvement undeniable.

Source and Significance of the Leak

The leak originated from a pre-listing page on the PlayStation Store, which was accidentally made accessible during the product setup process. Platform leaks like these are usually considered much more reliable than rumors.

• Game Title: Resident Evil: Requiem is now official. The word “Requiem” hints at an end of an era for the series or perhaps a final, major challenge for Leon.

• Character Confirmation: Leon S. Kennedy’s appearance in the product description and tags confirms he will play a key role in this new story.

Leon’s Role and Fan Expectations

Resident Evil 2, 4 and 6 featured Leon as the main character, making him one of the series’ most iconic and skilled agents. His presence in Requiem is expected to have a major impact on the story:

1. Darker, More Desperate Tone: With “Requiem” in the title, speculation grows that this may be Leon’s darkest and most personal mission yet.

2. Continuation of the RE4 Remake Arc: This game could directly continue or reflect Leon’s storyline established in the RE4 Remake.

3. Main Hero or Mentor Will Leon serve as a mentor for a new character like Ethan Winters (RE7/8), or once again take the lead as the primary protagonist Fans are eager to see Leon return in either first-person or classic third-person perspective.

When Will Capcom Make It Official

Although the PlayStation Store leak is now certain, fans are still waiting for Capcom’s official announcement. Most likely, this big reveal complete with a first trailer will take place at a major event such as The Game Awards or the year-end PlayStation Showcase.