Rumor: Resident Evil Requiem Could Have Three Playable Characters

A new rumor has suggested that there will be three playable characters in the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem. Some reports have claimed that Resident Evil Requiem will feature two playable characters, although it appears a third may have been added into the mix.

Resident Evil Requiem was announced at Summer Game Fest back in June, exciting fans who waited until the end of the show for the grand reveal. The game’s trailer teased the series’ long-awaited return to Raccoon City, as well as a new protagonist: Grace Ashcroft. Resident Evil Requiem quickly surpassed one million wishlists, a huge milestone that bodes well for the game’s future success.

Resident Evil Requiem Could Allow Gamers to Play as Grace, Leon, and Alyssa

Now, a new post from reliable Capcom leaker Dusk Golem has suggested that Resident Evil Requiem will have three playable characters, saying the trio will be “Leon & Grace. A little Alyssa, but that’s really it.” Alyssa Ashcroft played a key role in 2003’s Resident Evil Outbreak, but the character has very rarely been mentioned since. However, the fact that Requiem protagonist Grace is her daughter certainly raises the possibility that she could show up in a playable section.

Previous reports have indicated that Leon Kennedy will be a main character in Resident Evil Requiem, despite not appearing in the initial reveal trailer. Dusk Golem’s latest post reasserts that claim. By the sounds of it, any playable section featuring Alyssa would only be quite small compared to the role of Leon and Grace, but it’s always important to take rumors like this with a pinch of salt.

Another recent Resident Evil Requiem leak from Dusk Golem offered a rumored glimpse into its gameplay features, and it certainly looks as though gamers are in for a treat. At the moment, Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled for a February 27, 2026, release date, so hopefully, Capcom will really start to gear up its marketing campaign over the next few months.