United Kingdom, Dec. 9 -- Resident Evil Requiem will indeed feature Leon S. Kennedy, according to leaked PlayStation Store key art that appears to confirm the fan-favourite agent's long-rumoured return.

The image, which surfaced on PlayStation 5 pre-download screens for the standard edition of Capcom's upcoming sequel, shows a weathered, RE4-era Leon looming over co-protagonist Grace Ashcroft.

IGN has verified the art, ending months of speculation and silence from Capcom just days before the title's planned appearance at The Game Awards - where Leon now seems all but guaranteed to appear in gameplay.

Leon's involvement has been one of Requiem's biggest mysteries.

Capcom repeatedly dodged questions about him throughout 2025, even dismi...