Following his playable appearance alongside Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem's base game, leaker Dusk Golem suggests Leon S. Kennedy will lead upcoming DLC, potentially releasing in 2026. Capcom has not confirmed expansions, but series precedents and an in-game ending teasing Chris Redfield involvement fuel speculation.
Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom's ninth mainline survival horror title released in February 2026, has wrapped its 15-hour campaign, sparking talk of DLC. While Capcom remains silent on expansions, reliable leaker Dusk Golem (AestheticGamer) shared on X that Leon S. Kennedy—previously announced as a co-protagonist with contrasting action-focused gameplay—will headline the first DLC pack, slated for 2026.
Dusk Golem, who correctly foresaw Leon and Grace Ashcroft in the base game, noted the project's delay from 2025 did not impact DLC development. Earlier speculation had eyed Grace's mother, Alyssa Ashcroft, but a playable version exists, possibly requiring an alternate timeline. Director Koshi Nakanishi once downplayed Leon's inclusion pre-launch, hinting his DLC role may come from late-game additions. An ending scene shows Chris Redfield sending the BSAA Hound Wolf Unit, suggesting his playability akin to Resident Evil 7's 'Not A Hero' DLC.
Fan wishes include Mercenaries mode revival, fitting Leon's skills. Past DLC timelines—Village's 'Shadows of Rose' (5 months post-launch), RE4 Remake's 'Separate Ways' (6 months), RE7's 'Not A Hero' (11 months)—suggest a 2026 window. Dusk Golem also teased amiibos shipping July 30 for Nintendo Switch 2, unlocking extra objectives.
