The producer of Capcom's upcoming Resident Evil Requiem has confirmed that characters from previous games in the series will appear, but urged fans not to overhype their roles. Masato Kumazawa shared these details in a recent interview, focusing on connections to the Raccoon City incident. The game stars Grace Ashcroft as its protagonist.
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Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom's ninth mainline entry in the long-running survival horror series, is set to include familiar faces from earlier titles. Producer Masato Kumazawa addressed speculation during an interview with Well Played, confirming the presence of characters tied to past events without revealing names.
"I would say that yes, there are going to be some characters from the past series to come in, but don’t over-expect or hype it," Kumazawa stated. He added, "We can't promise you anything about that, but the only thing I can say is that there will be characters that have been involved in the Raccoon City incident involved in the game."
The game's lead, Grace Ashcroft, is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from the spin-off Resident Evil Outbreak. This familial link has fueled questions about potential cameos from Outbreak's cast, such as Kevin Ryman or Yoko Suzuki. Rumors have also circulated about fan favorites like Leon Kennedy or Claire Redfield, both connected to the Raccoon City events in Resident Evil 2. However, director Koshi Nakanishi previously noted in June that Leon's personality makes him a poor fit for horror scenarios, emphasizing Grace's relatability instead.
Kumazawa also clarified that no prior knowledge of Resident Evil Outbreak is needed, ensuring new players can follow the story. Additionally, the game will not receive a public demo, differing from recent series releases.
This tease keeps anticipation building for Resident Evil Requiem, blending legacy elements with fresh narrative without overpromising on crossovers.