Following some recent leaks from multiple sources, speculation is rife about longtime series vet Leon S. Kennedy being RE9's main character in the upcoming game. Resident Evil 9 could take place on a Southeast Asian island, according to rumors. Fans are eager to see the evolution of an older Leon but are unsure if other legacy characters will also be playable.
Multiple sources of Resident Evil 9 leak that longtime series veteran, Leon S. Kennedy, will be the main protagonist for the game. The ninth entry in the Resident Evil franchise hasn't been announced or confirmed, yet there are still a number of rumors surrounding Capcom's iconic survival horror franchise. With rumors swirling around the series, many fans are speculating about what to expect next, especially regarding some of its legacy characters.
The tweet comes from the Arabic Twitter account, @PRE_Alarabiya, an Arab community account for fans of Resident Evil. The account shares that they received this information from an episode of a Spanish podcast, the DryCast (it was originally wrongfully attributed to being shared by Dusk Golem, before this was later corrected). This latest leak suggested that Resident Evil 9 will feature a playable Leon in the prologue of the game, with the story taking place in summer 2025, making the veteran character 48 years old by that time. While they were unsure why the prologue was mentioned only at first, a follow-up tweet claims that Leon will be the protagonist for the whole game, apologizing for any confusion that was caused.
The tweet also mentions the setting of Resident Evil 9, reiterating that it will be on a Southeast Asian island, which was previously leaked by another notable leaker, Dusk Golem. The tweet mentions that as the story progresses, the region may change. Considering the previous open-world leak, this might mean players will get to explore a variety of different islands as Leon.
The tweet doesn't clarify if other Resident Evil protagonists like Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine will be playable alongside him, or if Leon will be the only protagonist in the game. Many were excited about the possibility of seeing an aged-up Leon, eager to see his evolution as an older, jaded man. Others are hoping that Leon isn't the only character in the game, as characters like Jill have been out of the series' spotlight since 5 and Revelations. As with all rumors, fans should take these leaks with a grain of salt until Capcom officially reveals RE9.