Hideki Kamiya, director of Resident Evil 2, has harshly criticized those leaking spoilers for the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem. In a tweet, he called the act despicable and wished severe curses upon the leakers. Capcom has urged fans to avoid spoilers as physical copies circulate early.
Physical copies of Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, the latest survival horror sequel, have leaked ahead of its scheduled release, allowing spoilers to spread online. The company has publicly asked fans to refrain from sharing or seeking out major story details to preserve the experience for others.
Hideki Kamiya, who directed Resident Evil 2 and is now working on Okami 2, expressed strong disapproval in a post on X on February 21, 2026. Recalling a similar incident with Resident Evil 2, where a weekly photo magazine spoiled late-game twists, Kamiya wrote in Japanese (translated via VGC and GamesRadar+): "I remember back on Biohazard 2 [Resident Evil 2], I’m pretty sure its late-game twist was completely spoiled by some weekly photo magazine too. For the sake of your own selfish satisfaction, you trample on the feelings of players eagerly awaiting the game, and the creators who poured their hearts into making it. It’s a despicable act that destroys everyone’s happiness – you deserve to die a thousand deaths. May you be cursed never to play games again."
Kamiya's outburst highlights ongoing tensions around pre-release leaks in the gaming industry. While Capcom has acknowledged the situation ahead of the game's launch weekend, cracking down on unofficial sources remains challenging. The developer's comments, known for their intensity online, underscore the frustration felt by creators when their work is compromised early.
