<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem introduces new protagonist Grace Ashcroft, replacing Leon as the lead character due to the concept of 'addictive fear.'</li><li>The game, set to launch on February 27th, 2026, focuses on Grace overcoming fears and utilizing her training as an FBI agent.</li><li>The RE Engine has evolved to depict Grace's ordeals realistically, such as showing redness in her face when hung upside down.</li><li>Resident Evil Requiem serves as a requiem to characters impacted by the original outbreak in Raccoon City, offering a new shift in style for the franchise with Grace navigating a haunting mystery at the Renwood Hotel.</li></ul>

Leon was considered for Resident Evil Requiem lead – here’s why Capcom created Grace instead

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