Resident Evil Requiem: Leon & Grace playable section will be split amost equally

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Published at :December 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Modified at :December 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM

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Leon was revealed at The Game Awards 2025

All the fans and gamers were super excited when Resident Evil Requiem finally made an appearance at the Game Awards 2025 and revealed Leon S. Kennedy to officially join the game.

He is also going to be a playable character, just like the other protagonist, Grace. The game is all set to release on February 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. Let’s check out more details in this article.

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Grace & Leon: The Perfect Gameplay Balance

In a new interview with Automaton-Media, director Akifumi Nakanishi detailed the duo’s gameplay split, drawing parallels with Resident Evil: Revelations.

“In terms of gameplay, Grace and Leon’s playable sections are almost equally split. Early dev worries about overwhelming players evolved into a “unique rhythm” blending both styles seamlessly.”

According to him, Resident Evil Requiem will almost feel like a two-game with a completely different style of tension mixed together.

Grace will deliver classic survival horror vibes: tense, resource-scarce stealth. For Leon, it is going to be action-packed and combat-heavy.

Leon will push his limit in Resident Evil Requiem

Akifumi Nakanishi has also described more about Leon’s character and how much he has change since he has become old now.

This time, the battle is going to push Leon to his limits and this will be the crucial part of his experience. He is also the type of person who doesn’t hesitate to sacrifice himself for others.

More about his designs:

“Although he’s a character who carries a lot on his shoulders, we took a lot of care in refining him to be an ‘ikeoji’ (a cool/attractive older guy). The reactions to the trailer on that front have made us happy (laughs).”

It is expected that we might see more Leon gameplay from Capcom, probably next month.

FAQs

Are Leon and Grace equally playable in Resident Evil Requiem?

Yes—director Akifumi Nakanishi confirms their sections are “almost equally split,” mixing survival horror (Grace) and action (Leon).

When does Resident Evil Requiem release?

February 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

What’s Leon’s role in Resident Evil Requiem?

Action-focused, self-sacrificing hero pushed to his limits, with bigger levels, vehicles, wit, and sarcasm.

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Mahaksh Chouhan

Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.