Early copies of Resident Evil Requiem have been glimpsed in the wild — which means it is now time to take motion to keep away from spoilers, followers have warned, resembling the final destiny of Leon S. Kennedy in Capcom’s massively anticipated recreation.
Requiem has been pitched by Capcom as a particular title in the sequence — one which returns to the franchise’s origins to wrap up long-standing plotlines and have fan-favorite characters — resembling Leon, of course, but in addition what seems to be Sherry — as half of a much-anticipated return to Raccoon Metropolis.
As the franchise celebrates its thirtieth anniversary, Resident Evil Requiem is believed by some followers to probably be the ultimate time we see or play as some of these characters, as Capcom strikes its franchise ahead. (Additionally, sizzling uncle Leon is one factor, however sizzling grandad Leon appears much less plausible.)
All of which is to say that there is a explicit stage of concern round Resident Evil Requiem plot leaks — with some followers now saying they are going to be avoiding social media absolutely for the foreseeable future.
“I can personally confirm there is at the very least one particular person on the market who purchased Resident Evil Requiem from a retailer promoting early,” wrote famous Resident Evil leaker Dusk Golem, who repeatedly said that Leon was in the recreation months earlier than Capcom made it official. “Funnily sufficient somebody I vaguely know & have talked to a couple of occasions, no spoilers on the market but however brace yourselves.”
The account then shared a hyperlink to a picture of a boxed PlayStation 5 copy of Resident Evil Requiem, seemingly out in the wild.
I can personally confirm there is at the very least one particular person on the market who purchased Resident Evil Requiem from a retailer promoting early, funnily sufficient somebody I vaguely know & have talked to a couple of occasions, no spoilers on the market but however courageous yourselves.https://t.co/xoDURKOWVw
— AestheticGamer aka Nightfall Golem (@AestheticGamer1) February 17, 2026
As ever, the greatest recommendation to keep away from spoilers is merely to keep away from the web as a lot as you may earlier than subsequent week, however notably to watch out of YouTube and Twitch feedback the place folks unfold spoilers in chat. Muting key phrases on social media is additionally advisable.
Resident Evil Requiem’s February 27 launch date is now simply 10 days away, and we’ll be maintaining spoiler free right here on IGN as a lot as potential.
“After getting hands-on with a complete of about 4 hours of Resident Evil 9 Requiem at this level, and sharing that have with colleagues, I’m extra excited for the sequence than I’ve been in latest reminiscence,” IGN wrote after going hands-on with Resident Evil Requiem lately. “It’s the previous blended with the new, however all in a contemporary package deal with two protagonists I already like lots.”
Tom Phillips is IGN’s Information Editor. You possibly can attain Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or discover him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social