Resident Evil Requiem Dev Calls Leon Rumors ‘Fake News’

The Resident Evil series first appeared in 1996 and has captivated horror game enthusiasts for almost three decades, growing to include eight core games and numerous spin-offs. The ninth main installment, Resident Evil Requiem, is scheduled for release on current-generation consoles and PC on February 27, 2026. While the series doesn’t focus on a single hero, many memorable characters have been playable over the years. Among the most popular is Leon Kennedy, who first appeared in Resident Evil 2 as a rookie police officer and later became a government agent.








