Resident Evil 9 Focuses on Horror, Sidelines Leon Kennedy
TL;DR
The director of Resident Evil Requiem explains that Leon Kennedy is too much of a badass to be suitable for a horror-focused game, leading to the choice of a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, who embodies vulnerability and fear, aiming to create a more immersive horror experience. Leon may still appear, but the game centers on a character more relatable to players' fears. The game is set to release on February 27th across multiple platforms.
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- Leon Kennedy "actually quite a bad match for horror," says Resident Evil 9's director Eurogamer
- Resident Evil Requiem Producer Masato Kumazawa Q&A PlayStation.Blog
- Resident Evil 9: Why Isn't Leon Returning? Because Capcom Wants You to Feel the Horror CNET
- Brief Look at Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay Reveals First- and Third-Person Footage IGN
- Watch the new Capcom Spotlight for a closer look at Resident Evil 9, Pragmata, and more Polygon
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