Koshi Nakanishi spoke about how Leon has continued to fight since his previous appearance and that he is now "world-weary".
"If you switch from Grace to Leon in the same location, any enemies Grace took down stay dead for Leon," says director Koshi Nakanishi.
From secret bloodlines to shadow organisations, fan speculation is running riot – still, these Requiem theories are bold enough for canon.
However, the "current form" of the survival horror title came into being "about three years ago," reveals Koshi Nakanishi.
Koshi Nakanishi was asked about exploring Leon's story since his last appearance through a new entry in the Revelations series.
A strong back catalogue helped drive the publisher to record game sales over nine months, with Resident Evil showing up big.
Game director Koshi Nakanishi says it took "a lot of time to optimize," but is now unsure if he can even go back to regular 60 FPS.
By aligning Requiem with what Resident Evil does best, the developer has created room for a sublime blend of fresh ideas and proven concepts from the franchise’s long history.
Capcom's Koshi Nakanishi also reassures that Leon's gameplay has "exploration scenes, horrific scenes, and backtracking."
"The portrayal of characters, environments, things like that," says director Koshi Nakanishi, evolves from the past two mainline entries.
Insider Dusk Golem reports hearing "murmurs" of DLC, but they need updates on its "status" ahead of the sequel's launch.
The horror epic is looking more enticing by the day. Here are all the latest details you need to know after the recent showcase.
From an earnest yet inexperienced rookie to a stone-cold, efficient killer who doesn't flinch, the legend has come a long way.
The upcoming addition to the long-standing survival horror franchise is shaping up to be a title that could usher Resident Evil into a very bright future indeed.
According to Koshi Nakanishi, this decision was ultimately changed because people wouldn't want to see a timid version of Leon.
A light in the black, or just fear of the dark? Requiem looks set to blend Village’s dread with RE2’s tight survival as one.
The series' trademark save mechanic returns, but it's limited to Grace Ashcroft, who will also still have autosaves to fall back on.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Resident Evil Requiem Edition is priced at $99.99 and will be out on the same day as the game.
Parrying with the Tomahawk, the infected clinging to past habits, and the Requiem revolver are just some of the new details.
Capcom's Masato Kumazawa also reaffirmed that Raccoon City doesn't represent "the entirety" of the survival horror sequel's setting.
