5 fan favorite characters who might return in Resident Evil Requiem.
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The announcement of Resident Evil Requiem has made a huge excitement among the fans all over the world. This will be the 9th title of Capcom for its survival horror series. Requiem promises a blend of nostalgia and fresh terror for the fans out there.
The game is set to release on 27th February 2026. As the game is creating more and more excitement, according to the leaks and trailer, there are a few past characters who might return to the game. The characters might also include characters from Resident Evil Outbreak and Resident Evil 2. This guide outlines all the possible characters according to leaks, fans speculation and trailers, which might return to Capcom's 9th title.
Resident Evil Requiem - Reveal Trailer
Potential returning characters in Resident Evil Requiem
Here are the following potential characters who might return to Resident Evil Requiem from the past titles:
1. Leon S. Kennedy:
According to Leaker Dusk Golem Leon is the main playable character in Requiem, with a role of surpassing Grace Ashcroft. The trailer features Raccoon City's ruins with the police department where Leon worked which fuels the speculation and also there is a voice line which is suspected to be his.
2. Alyssa Ashcroft:
The confirmed connection between Grace Ashcroft and Outbreak's Alyssa suggests that Alyssa later may appear in the flashbacks or as a mentor figure. Requiem's focus on legacy storytelling which makes Alyssa's return possible, especially to explain Grace's backstory.
3. Claire Redfield:
Since the Resident Evil 2 Remake the absence of Claire and her ties to Leon and Raccoon city fuels the speculation of return.
Claire might also return as a co-protagonist.
4. Jill Valentine:
Jill's last major appearance was in Resident Evil 3 Remake, and her expertise in bioterrorism fits Requiem's themes. So fans are hoping for her to return as a seasoned BSAA operative, possibly aiding Grace or Leon.
5. Chris Redfield:
Chris's recent importance in 'Village" and his history with Leon makes him likely to be a supporting character. The leaks also hints at a 'mentor' role for Leon, which could extend to Chris guiding Grace.
Resident Evil Requiem has introduced new faces like Grace Ashcroft, but its ties to past games suggest a celebration of the series' 30-year legacy. There are rumors about Leon S. Kennedy leading, alongside potential returns from Claire, Jill, and others, which could bridge generations of survivors.
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