Capcom has officially lifted the curtain on one of 2025's most anticipated titles, Resident Evil Requiem, confirming the return of iconic protagonist Leon S.
Kennedy.
The announcement arrived via the latest game trailer, which has quickly fueled discussion and excitement within the Resident Evil community.
Resident Evil Requiem is set to launch on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, marking a major event in the franchise’s celebrated history. As a revered developer with a decades-long legacy, Capcom has remained at the forefront of survival horror with the enduring success of the Resident Evil series.
The unveiling of Leon Kennedy’s return was widely anticipated following recent rumors, but the new footage delivered additional surprises that fans have eagerly dissected. Alongside Leon’s reveal, the trailer featured snippets of dialogue from an off-screen character communicating over radio.
This character provides crucial updates and queries Leon about the developing situation in Requiem.
While some initially speculated that Ingrid Hunnigan—who supported Leon via comms in Resident Evil 4 and 6—might reprise her role, comparisons to the voice work from Resident Evil 6 led fans to another theory.
Listeners noted a strong similarity to actress Eden Riegel, who voiced Sherry Birkin in the sixth installment. A brief visual in the trailer enhances these suspicions: it shows a character with distinctive blonde hair, wearing a microphone headset, and viewing information on-screen.
Longtime fans recall Sherry Birkin’s significant role in Resident Evil 6, especially during Jake Muller’s campaign and her interactions with Leon during a major bio-terror event in China.
Since her early connection with both Leon and Claire Redfield in Resident Evil 2, Sherry has become a key agent within the Division of Security Operations (D.O.S.), the same government entity that employs Leon. Capcom has not confirmed Sherry Birkin’s role in Resident Evil Requiem, but the compelling voice resemblance and her character’s narrative arc align closely with the trailer’s content.
As anticipation builds for the game's full release, many within the Resident Evil fanbase are hopeful for Sherry’s return—and possibly appearances from other series mainstays, such as Ada Wong. Resident Evil Requiem’s scheduled arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be a milestone, pairing one of gaming’s greatest survival horror franchises with Nintendo’s new hardware.
The combination is certain to drive attention when the game debuts on February 27, 2026, promising both franchise veterans and new players an experience steeped in the series’ signature tension and drama.
Kennedy.
The announcement arrived via the latest game trailer, which has quickly fueled discussion and excitement within the Resident Evil community.
Resident Evil Requiem is set to launch on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, marking a major event in the franchise’s celebrated history. As a revered developer with a decades-long legacy, Capcom has remained at the forefront of survival horror with the enduring success of the Resident Evil series.
The unveiling of Leon Kennedy’s return was widely anticipated following recent rumors, but the new footage delivered additional surprises that fans have eagerly dissected. Alongside Leon’s reveal, the trailer featured snippets of dialogue from an off-screen character communicating over radio.
This character provides crucial updates and queries Leon about the developing situation in Requiem.
While some initially speculated that Ingrid Hunnigan—who supported Leon via comms in Resident Evil 4 and 6—might reprise her role, comparisons to the voice work from Resident Evil 6 led fans to another theory.
Listeners noted a strong similarity to actress Eden Riegel, who voiced Sherry Birkin in the sixth installment. A brief visual in the trailer enhances these suspicions: it shows a character with distinctive blonde hair, wearing a microphone headset, and viewing information on-screen.
Longtime fans recall Sherry Birkin’s significant role in Resident Evil 6, especially during Jake Muller’s campaign and her interactions with Leon during a major bio-terror event in China.
Since her early connection with both Leon and Claire Redfield in Resident Evil 2, Sherry has become a key agent within the Division of Security Operations (D.O.S.), the same government entity that employs Leon. Capcom has not confirmed Sherry Birkin’s role in Resident Evil Requiem, but the compelling voice resemblance and her character’s narrative arc align closely with the trailer’s content.
As anticipation builds for the game's full release, many within the Resident Evil fanbase are hopeful for Sherry’s return—and possibly appearances from other series mainstays, such as Ada Wong. Resident Evil Requiem’s scheduled arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be a milestone, pairing one of gaming’s greatest survival horror franchises with Nintendo’s new hardware.
The combination is certain to drive attention when the game debuts on February 27, 2026, promising both franchise veterans and new players an experience steeped in the series’ signature tension and drama.
