Capcom has released new gameplay footage for Resident Evil 9: Requiem, offering glimpses into the main character and the game’s premise. Although Leon S. Kennedy was considered as the lead, a specific reason led to a different choice.
Fresh insights and a tribute to 30 years of Resident Evil
The newest video features immersive gameplay with Grace Ashcroft exploring haunting hallways in both first-person and third-person views. Interviews with developers add extra context and stories regarding the game.
Main new details at a glance
- Game premise
- Resident Evil 9 is a single-player offline experience centered on horror and dread.
- The game introduces an “Addictive Fear” theme, highlighting the challenge of confronting personal fears.
- Main character
- The lead character is FBI agent Grace Ashcroft, the offspring of reporter Ashley Ashcroft from Resident Evil: Outbreak.
- Grace’s shy personality distinguishes her within the Resident Evil lore.
- As someone new to horror, Grace’s path reflects the player’s own confrontation with fear.
- Her FBI background equips her with weaponry skills, impacting gameplay dynamics.
Reasons Leon isn’t the lead character
While developers weighed Leon S. Kennedy as an option, they aimed for Resident Evil 9 to prioritize horror and fear, rendering Leon an inappropriate fit. His vast experience over thirty years makes him less susceptible to fear compared to the envisioned lead.
The tribute as a pivotal moment
Resident Evil 9 acts as a pivotal moment and a tribute to characters from the initial zombie outbreak in Raccoon City in 1996. This encompasses characters from Zero, 1, 2, and 3, as well as their remakes, including Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, Claire Redfield, Rebecca Chambers, Albert Wesker, Barry Burton, Ada Wong, and Leon S. Kennedy.
While the details remain unverified, it hints at a farewell to cherished characters from the original series. Whether they will meet their end or merely have reduced roles is still uncertain.
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