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Capcom Launches Resident Evil Roguelike DLC “Leon Must Die Forever”

5/8/2026

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Leon Must Die

Capcom released Resident Evil Requiem DLC mini-game “Leon Must Die Forever” for PS5 and PC on 2026-05-08, unlocked under “Extra Games” after finishing the RE9 story campaign.
The roguelike mode sends Leon Kennedy through 20 generated levels with random weapons and doors, ending in a boss battle against Victor Gideon.
The update adds 11 challenges, patches bugs and adds DualSense triggers, vibration and motion-sensor support for Steam and Epic versions.

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Leon Mini-Game

The free Leon Must Die Forever mini-game is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Players can choose three difficulty tiers, including an extreme-high setting for confident gamers.
Director Koshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazawa urged players to finish the main campaign before Golden Week to unlock the content.
Nintendo Life gave Resident Evil Requiem nine out of ten stars, praising its replay value.

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Leon Expands

Capcom reported Resident Evil: Requiem sold over 7 million units, prompting a raise of its third-quarter earnings forecast.
Capcom launched a “LEON MUST DIE FOREVER” apparel line on Amazon, offering shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies.
Capcom scheduled the first Resident Evil amiibo figures of Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy for release on July 30.
Capcom added cross-platform bug fixes and DualSense controller support to improve quality-of-life and bolster future sales.

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Leon Must Die

Capcom released Resident Evil Requiem DLC mini-game “Leon Must Die Forever” for PS5 and PC on 2026-05-08, unlocked under “Extra Games” after finishing the RE9 story campaign.
The roguelike mode sends Leon Kennedy through 20 generated levels with random weapons and doors, ending in a boss battle against Victor Gideon.
The update adds 11 challenges, patches bugs and adds DualSense triggers, vibration and motion-sensor support for Steam and Epic versions.

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