Resident Evil Requiem, released in 2026, has sparked creative fan responses including vehicle mods for Leon Kennedy and imagined one-liners in other games. The title introduces new protagonist Grace Ashcroft, praised for her performance, amid announcements of upcoming DLC.
Resident Evil Requiem features returning character Leon Kennedy driving a custom Porsche in early segments, a product placement that modders have targeted for humorous replacements. According to Kotaku, players cannot shoot the Porsche, unlike other vehicles, likely due to contractual stipulations. Mods include swapping the car for the Spongebob Squarepants Patty Wagon, as shared by Twitter user @eikonicbunny on March 9, 2026, and a motor-powered wheelchair posted by the same user on March 11, 2026. Other mods transform monsters into Shrek or spiders into Thomas the Tank Engine, adding levity to the horror experience.
The game also introduces Grace Ashcroft, a new protagonist described in Eurogamer as petrified yet determined, set in a hospice for much of the first half. Her performance by Angela Sant'Albano, in her first video game role, has drawn acclaim for conveying multifaceted fear and resolve. Director Koshi Nakanishi stated about the upcoming DLC, "It will take some time, so we ask for your patience." A bonus mini-game is slated for May 2026.
Fans have extended Leon's signature one-liners to other series, as reported by Kotaku. Examples include "Not very Super if you ask me, just Saiyan" for Dragon Ball, posted by @REBiohazardNews on March 12, 2026, and "I’m flattered, but I don’t think we’re gonna click" while fighting a Last of Us clicker, from the same account on March 11, 2026. These creations highlight Leon's witty persona amid the game's action-horror elements.
