Capcom has suddenly shadow-dropped DLC for Resident Evil Requiem, entitled Leon Kennedy Must Die Forever. The new Resident Evil Requiem mode will give returning players something new to do, and is out now for all platforms the game is currently available on.
Resident Evil games have featured minigames and side-stories for a long time, including fan favorites like The Mercenaries mode, which give players access to a variety of characters that face hordes of enemies with a timer counting down, or story-expanding DLC like Not a Hero in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. With Resident Evil Requiem now a couple of months old, it’s starting to receive its own side mission additions.
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Leon S. Kennedy isn’t only known for his roundhouse kicks. He’s a staple of Resident Evil and features in many games from the franchise.
Resident Evil Requiem Shadow Drops Leon Must Die Forever Mode
Resident Evil Requiem has now received an update bringing it to version 1.300.000, and with it, new free DLC called Leon Must Die Forever. Similar to Resident Evil 7‘s Ethan Must Die mode, players must face some of the game’s tough enemies, this time playing exclusively as Leon. However, unlike Ethan Must Die, Leon Must Die Forever is a roguelike that tasks Leon with getting through twenty levels without dying. Players start out at level 1 on Main Street, and gradually work their way through Raccoon City hordes, eventually reaching enemies like The Commander, Super Tyrant, and Victor himself. Players should be aware that they will need to complete the main story of the game in order to access this DLC.
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According to the DLC’s description, Leon has access to special abilities, including enhancements, which can be used to improve his weapons’ firepower, the durability of his hatchet, and more. Players should seek out glowing doors to advance to the next level, with enemies increasing in difficulty the higher the level that Leon is on. Like with other roguelikes, dying means game over and starting over from the start, so players should choose their enhancements and route carefully. Players can also use points from the main campaign to influence which random weapon is chosen, while boosts can be earned by killing enemies and clearing areas.
While it’s not the story DLC that Resident Evil Requiem fans have been waiting for, nor does it bring back characters that players have been asking about, like Ada Wong, the mode should offer some fun for those looking to pass the time. Players can complete 11 challenges, and given its roguelike nature, the game mode can offer a lot of replayability for those who enjoy the random challenges and finding the best paths and enhancements possible to get through them. While players are likely looking forward to knowing what happens next in the Resident Evil storyline, this game mode may at least satisfy those who enjoy Leon’s action-based gameplay in Resident Evil Requiem.
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Resident Evil Requiem has been a major success for Capcom, successfully bridging gameplay between two disparate characters and playing styles. However, there are still several questions yet to be answered that were created by the game, like who Leon S. Kennedy is married to. Players are also curious to learn if Grace will appear in a future Resident Evil game, or if she will be sidelined like a number of co-stars that have appeared in the franchise over the years. With the developers stating that they’re still working on the story DLC, it’s likely that will end up answering at least some of the fanbase’s lingering questions.
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February 27, 2026
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases
