Resident Evil Requiem’s Leon Kennedy ‘Leaks’ Are Fake News, Says Capcom

Any Resident Evil fans will know that rumours have been swirling about Leon Kennedy making an appearance in Resident Evil Requiem, and it’s now reached a point where a producer has commented on the matter.

Ever since the horror game’s announcement, it’s been speculated by many that Leon Kennedy, star of several previous entries, would be playing a part in the new game alongside protagonist Grace Ashcroft.

It’s a rumour that refuses to die down, and perhaps came to a head when a supposed leaked image of Leon’s appearance in the game made its way online.

Speaking to Stevivor, producer Masato Kumazawa answers a question about Leon, and whether he really will be part of Requiem. Here’s the answer in full:

“Apart from any official information that Capcom has released, the rest is more detective work [on the part of players]. So I would suggest to please not take everything at face value.

Considering that now is the time when AI [can be used to make] videos and photos, we don’t know what’s right or what’s wrong. It’s just that players are free to believe what they would like to believe; what I’d like to tell is that, please, unless it’s officially released from Capcom, we can’t give you any confirmation.

There has been a photo lately of Leon with an eye patch, and just basically saying there’s a DLC or a new costume for Leon — but just to make sure, these are all fake news.”

Kumazawa seems a little frustrated by the constant search for signs of Leon in the new game, and calls out that “leaked” image “fake news”.

We suppose his answer isn’t a straight no; there’s every possibility that Leon is in Requiem, and maybe even a playable character, as many suspect.

What do you think? Is Leon in the game, and have fans found convincing enough evidence yet? Tell us in the comments section below.