With Leon S. Kennedy formally confirmed to be co-starring in Resident Evil: Requiem, the sport’s builders have acknowledged simply how a lot we’ll be taking part in because the floppy-haired favourite. And that is excellent news for his followers.
In an interview with Automaton, director Akifumi Nakanishi revealed that Leon and the beforehand revealed Grace Ashcroft can have virtually the identical display time in Requiem.
“Gameplay-wise, the playable sections of Grace and Leon are break up fairly evenly,” Nakanishi stated, likening the sport’s construction to Resident Evil: Revelations, which featured each Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine.
“It is like a mix of two matches with utterly totally different tensions,” Nakanishi continued. “At first I used to be anxious that gamers would not have the ability to sustain, however now I really feel that the distinction provides the sport a singular rhythm. It is like leaping into a chilly bathtub after taking a scorching sauna (lol).”
Nakanishi went on to clarify that Leon’s playable part was a “launch” after the extreme worry of taking part in because the inexperienced Grace. Nevertheless, do not anticipate Leon’s gameplay to be boring. The protagonist may put himself at risk to guard others. Will Capcom not kill him?
“This battle will in all probability push Leon to the restrict greater than ever earlier than. This is a crucial a part of the expertise,” Nakanishi identified. “He’s the kind of one who is keen to sacrifice himself to avoid wasting others, however he isn’t smug and has a passionate internal aspect. I hope you’ll look ahead to his dry wit and refined sarcasm which are distinctive to an older man.”
Capcom is aware of that Leon has an enormous following, and the sport appears to be leaning into that, making him a “good-looking” man with a “cool character.” Final evening’s trailer confirmed him driving a custom-built Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT, and Capcom has obtained the official license from the automotive firm to incorporate it.
Mr. Nakanishi concluded, “Though it is a massive character, we paid shut consideration to creating him seem like an “ikeoji” (a cool and engaging older man).” I am proud of the response to the trailer in that regard (lol).
Regardless of Leon’s now confirmed involvement, Requiem should still have secrets and techniques remaining. There was no point out of a possible third playable character tonight, however a point out of Rosemary Winters in a GameStop itemizing surfaced earlier this week. For extra info, you should definitely try all the things introduced at The Sport Awards 2025 and the complete checklist of winners.
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