In a nutshell

• A PlayStation Store leak confirmed that Leon S. Kennedy will appear in Resident Evil Requiem.
• The updated cover art featured Leon alongside the new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, suggesting a major role.

Despite no actual confirmation from Capcom, it seems that a PlayStation Store leak has finally revealed that Leon Kennedy is officially returning in Resident Evil Requiem.

Resident Evil Requiem Leak

Players who preordered the standard digital edition of Resident Evil Requiem on PS5 noticed a new key art image when prompted to enable automatic pre-downloads, showing an older-looking Leon Kennedy behind the protagonist, Grace Ashcroft.

These images were shared by prominent leaker Dusk Golem.

Leon Joins Grace Ashcroft

While Capcom previously hinted that characters tied to the Raccoon City incident might appear, they avoided confirming Leon outright. The leak provides near-certain evidence that Leon will play a role in the game, though the exact role remains unknown.

Other rumors suggest that Rosemary Winters may also be playable.