Leon Isn’t The Main Resident Evil 9 Requiem Character Because He’s Too Cool For Horror

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Capcom Believes Leon Wouldn't Fit A True Horror Setting!

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  • Resident Evil 9 Requiem introduces Grace Ashcroft, but Capcom states that it initially wanted Leon as the protagonist.
  • The team believes Leon would not be easily intimidated by small things, making the horror elements less effective.
  • Rumors still suggest the character will join the game in a secondary role.

Resident Evil 9 Requiem was finally revealed earlier this month, and Capcom’s latest livestream shared a few more important details about the title.

The studio has confirmed rumors of Leon being considered as the main character of this entry, but it seems this decision was changed mid-development. According to Capcom, Leon would not be the right fit for the type of horror experience the team wanted to make.

Why it matters: The comment about Leon is interesting since there has been plenty of chatter about the character reprising his role in Resident Evil 9 Requiem.

Discussing the horror themes of Resident Evil 9 Requiem, Capcom highlighted that the team went to great lengths to present a bone-chilling experience to the players.

However, this experience is precisely why Leon did not make the cut as the main character. According to the developers, creating a horror game around him is difficult since Leon would be less prone to jump scares and other horror themes like other characters.

Something as small as a bucket falling to the ground would not be enough to startle him or make him jump, making it challenging to portray the type of horror that Resident Evil 9 Requiem is aiming for.

We always thought about making Leon the protagonist, but making a horror game around him is difficult.

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Still, the fact that the developers brought up Leon is interesting in itself. Perhaps this is a small teaser of his presence in the game since rumors have suggested that he still plays a secondary role in the narrative.

All of this and more should be revealed soon, with the game swiftly approaching its February 2026 release date.

What are your thoughts on Capcom’s decision to shift away from Leon for its latest title? Let’s discuss in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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