"Leon Scott Kennedy, one of the beloved faces of Capcom's horror series, may be on his last job. He grapples with a mysterious infection that threatens his life."
"Capcom isn't looking to take a big swing like cutting Leon out of the franchise for good anytime soon. The team doesn't feel the need to replace its most recognizable faces."
"Nakanishi states, 'It's not a cast iron rule that whenever we come up with a new game... we have to exactly age everyone up to match it.'"
"Nakanishi adds, 'I think Leon is really appealing in his current form. And who knows, we could bring him back when he's 70, and I'm sure he'll still be a great character.'"
Leon Scott Kennedy grapples with a life-threatening infection in Resident Evil Requiem, suggesting a pivotal moment for the series. The game introduces new characters like FBI agent Grace Ashcroft while maintaining its iconic heroes. Capcom aims to celebrate the series' 30th anniversary by blending horror elements and character humor. Despite speculation about aging characters, Capcom plans to retain Leon and others, emphasizing their enduring appeal. Director Koshi Nakanishi expresses confidence in Leon's character longevity, suggesting he could return even at an older age.
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