This article may contain spoilers for Resident Evil Requiem.
GameStop may have accidentally revealed that Rosemary Winters is Resident Evil Requiems second playable character. There has been a lot of speculation about which characters could return lately Resident Evilbut a barrage of sometimes conflicting leaks and rumors has made it difficult to sort fact from fiction. This latest Resident Evil Requiem the leak could add fuel to the fire, as it's unclear if it contradicts one of the biggest rumors surrounding the game.
Although Capcom has been tight-lipped about the details, the upcoming entry in its long-running horror franchise could take things to new heights. It began life as a multiplayer experience and has reportedly retained some elements from that approach, and an earlier rumor said Resident Evil Requiem can feature three playable characters, potentially including fan favorite Leon Kennedy. Whether or not Leon is actually in the game and the extent of his appearance has been the subject of much debate and uncertainty, and some new information may muddy the waters further.
More evidence points to Leon as the protagonist of Resident Evil Requiem
Fans are uncovering a growing body of evidence that suggests the ever-popular Leon Kennedy will be Resident Evil Requiem's main character.
GameStop Leak suggests that Rosemary Winters will be a playable character in Resident Evil Requiem
As discovered by Hot-Challenge-2755 on Reddit, an official GameStop listing for Resident Evil Requiem The 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 clothing for Grace, who is the only playable character that Capcom has confirmed so far. GameStop has since removed all mention of Rose, which could mean it was a mistake or could be a move to cover up the unintended spoiler. Producer Masato Kumazawa has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will feature recurring characters, which Rose would fall under, but many fans had expected Leon to be the big returning character.
Several leaks and rumors had pointed to Leon returning for the game, so Rose being the second playable character might come as a bit of a surprise. A previous leak from the PlayStation Store also appears to be confirmed Resident Evil Requiem will have Leon as a playable character, so the two shop lists appear to be at odds with each other, making it unclear which, if either, is correct. Many Redditors in the comments on Hot-Challenge-2755's post also pointed out how the only possible way Rose would be playable is if a segment of the game took place far into the future. Rose would only be around six or seven years old at the time of the glimpses of Grace's story that fans have seen so far, so this timeline discrepancy has caused some to question the validity of the GameStop leak.
The timeline would also make things interesting for a playable Leon for the opposite reason, as he would be noticeably older than in previous entries. Of course, playing as an older adult might make more 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 appearing alongside Grace, but Rose wasn't one of the characters Dusk Golem mentioned in that leak.
For now, both Rose and Leon are unconfirmed for the latest Resident Evilso 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.
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February 27, 2026
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Strong Language, In-Game Purchase
