GameStop Seemingly Leaks Resident Evil Requiem's Second Playable Character

This article may contain spoilers for Resident Evil Requiem.

GameStop may have mistakenly revealed that Rosemary Winters is Resident Evil Requiem‘s second playable character. There has been plenty of speculation about which characters could return in the latest Resident Evil, but a deluge of, at times, conflicting leaks and rumors has made it difficult to sort fact from fiction. This latest Resident Evil Requiem leak could add fuel to the fire, as it’s unclear whether it contradicts one of the biggest rumors surrounding the game.

While Capcom has remained coy about specifics, the upcoming entry in its long-running horror franchise could take things to new heights. It started life as a multiplayer experience and reportedly has retained some elements from that approach, and an earlier rumor said Resident Evil Requiem could have three playable characters, potentially including the fan-favorite Leon Kennedy. Whether Leon really is in the game and the extent of his appearance have been subject to great debate and uncertainty, and some new information may muddy the waters even further.

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GameStop Leak Suggests Rosemary Winters Will Be a Playable Character in Resident Evil Requiem

As spotted by Hot-Challenge-2755 on Reddit, an official GameStop listing for the Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition briefly leaked Rosemary Winters as a playable character alongside Grace Ashcroft. The original listing mentioned two bonus cosmetics for Rose in addition to outfits for Grace, who is the only playable character Capcom has confirmed so far. GameStop has removed all mention of Rose since then, which could mean it was an error or could be a move to hide the accidental spoiler. Producer Masato Kumazawa has confirmed Resident Evil Requiem will feature returning characters, which Rose would fall under, but many fans had expected Leon to be the big returning character.

Multiple leaks and rumors had pointed to Leon coming back for the game, so Rose being the second playable character may come as a bit of a surprise. An earlier leak from the PlayStation Store also seemingly confirmed Resident Evil Requiem will feature Leon as a playable character, so the two store listings seem at odds with one another, making it unclear which, if either, is right. Many Redditors in the comments of Hot-Challenge-2755’s post also pointed out how the only feasible way Rose would be playable is if a segment of the game took place well into the future. Rose would only be around six or seven years old at the time of the glimpses of Grace’s story fans have seen so far, so this timeline discrepancy has led some to doubt the GameStop leak’s validity.

The timeline would also make things interesting for a playable Leon for the opposite reason, as he’d be noticeably older than in past entries. Of course, playing as an older adult may make more gameplay sense than playing as a seven-year-old child, and some leaked images from Resident Evil Requiem showed off an older Leon, although notable leaker Dusk Golem has said this design was fake. Dusk Golem was also responsible for the rumor that Requiem will have three playable characters, which could mean both Leon and Rose appear alongside Grace, but Rose was not one of the characters Dusk Golem mentioned in that leak.

Resident Evil Requiem May Be Stuck in a Catch-22 After the Recent Leak

For now, both Rose and Leon are unconfirmed for the latest Resident Evil, so fans should take all leaks and rumors with a grain of salt. The wait for more information may not be long, either, as Resident Evil Requiem will make an appearance at The Game Awards on December 11. It’s unclear how much Capcom will reveal then, but fans should mark it on their calendars to learn more.