Resident Evil Requiem Concept Art Reignites The Leon Ship War

Resident Evil Requiem spends a variety of time with ex-cop Leon Kennedy reflecting on his previous within the dilapidated ruins of Raccoon Metropolis. Nonetheless, it doesn’t spend practically as lengthy speaking about what the man’s been up since Resident Evil 6 and all of the CGI motion pictures. We all know he’s obtained some form of t-Virus pressure, works with the DSO, and continues to be involved with a few of the outdated Resident Evil solid, however what’s he doing when he’s not beating the snot out of zombies? One piece of idea artwork and a really brief scene in Requiem could provide a clue.

For those who take a look at Leon’s idea artwork in Requiem, there’s a web page that reveals the an infection working down Leon’s arm to his hand. For a lot of the sport, Leon retains it hidden with a glove, however we do see it a number of instances all through. One element that’s completely different within the idea artwork than what we see for a lot of the sport is that, on the wholesome model of his hand, he’s carrying a marriage band.

It’s a blink and also you’ll miss it second the sport doesn’t draw consideration to, however on the very finish of Requiem after Leon is cured of the virus, he removes the gloves and appears to place the ring again on his finger, as if he didn’t need to put it on whereas the t-Virus was rotting his hand away. 

The plain follow-up query is who’s he married to? There are a number of prospects, however nothing in Requiem factors on to anybody particular. Ada Wong has been Leon’s love curiosity all through the collection, however typically in a “star-crossed lovers” form of method the place they’re continually in battle throughout all these bioterrorism shenanigans. Claire Redfield is one other chance, although his  relationship together with her is typically equally rocky, regardless of working intently collectively throughout a number of video games and flicks.

Leon even has a attraction of Claire known as “Trusted Companion” that’s formed like her, although that doesn’t essentially imply it’s meant as a romantic image. Whoever Leon wifed up, the Resident Evil transport wars at the moment are stocked up with recent ammunition. That’s in all probability why Capcom is maintaining the Leon marriage clues  ambiguous. Plot twist: The ring is for me. We’re married. Sorry you needed to discover out this manner, Ada shippers.