If you have cleared Resident Evil Requiem and are already craving more of Leon S. Kennedy’s signature backflips (and his ability to maintain his leading-man looks despite the odds), Capcom has some fantastic news for you.
In a recent interview (thanks, Eurogamer), director Koshi Nakanishi affirmed that the development team isn’t looking to refresh the main cast just for the sake of chronological logic, indicating that there are no immediate plans to replace classic characters, regardless of how much time passes within the series’ lore.
Age is Just a Number for Resident Evil
Nakanishi highlights that Leon remains a vital pillar of the franchise, even as he approaches 50 in the current timeline. And apparently, that won't change even when he hits 70! This basically means we can expect an older, grittier version of Leon still battling bioterrorism somewhere – perhaps while making time for a quick round of bingo at a Ganado village.
"I mean, I think Leon is really appealing in his current form," Nakanishi explains. "And who knows, we could bring him back when he's 70, and I'm sure he'll still be a great character."
By specifically using the word “appealing,” it seems Capcom knows exactly what...
