Resident Evil 10’s Lead Character Is Dividing Gamers

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Fans of the Resident Evil series are already debating who they want to play as in the next installment. The latest game, Resident Evil Requiem, launched last week and has been very well-received. Reviewers particularly praised the two main characters, Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft, noting their unique personalities and how differently they play.

I’ve always loved how Resident Evil lets you play as different characters, and they often bring back the favorites in each new game. But with Leon seeming like he’s about to hang up his gun, I’ve been wondering who’s going to be the next big hero. It’s funny, because everyone I talk to online has a totally different idea of who it should be!

Who Will Lead Resident Evil 10?

A returning protagonist, or someone new?

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Over the last few days, fans have been chatting on Reddit about who they’d like to play as in the next Resident Evil game, Resident Evil 10. One popular idea is to have both Leon and Chris as the main characters, though some worry that featuring these well-known heroes might make the game less frightening.

While the ending of Requiem hints at a future game where Leon and Chris team up, their gameplay styles lean more towards action than horror. A game with both characters would likely be an action-packed third-person shooter, rather than a scary, suspenseful experience.

One player believes that the main characters in the next Resident Evil game, RE10, will be Chris and Jill Valentine. They suggest this would be a fitting choice because Chris and Jill were the original protagonists of the very first Resident Evil, and bringing them back would be a nice way to celebrate the series’ tenth main installment.

Both Leon and Chris have been central characters in recent Resident Evil games. However, some fans believe Jill and Claire would make a great pairing as the main characters. In fact, many on Reddit feel Jill hasn’t gotten enough attention and are hoping she’ll be featured in the next game, RE10, somehow.

The series feels like it needs fresh characters. One fan commented, “I enjoy Leon, but he’s been the main focus for too long.” Another player expressed concern that a game featuring only returning characters would lack variety and be entirely focused on action.

One commenter believes Capcom has been working to recapture the blend of action and horror they moved away from in games like Resident Evil 5 and 6, and therefore wouldn’t likely return to that style. They also think a game focusing solely on returning characters would be too action-packed, and Capcom wouldn’t want to take that risk.

The Future Of Resident Evil Is Unclear

Delays could impact the next game

Honestly, I’m not sure where the Resident Evil series is headed, and it’s more than just wondering who the next main characters will be. Requiem really took a risk, blending the action and horror sides of the games in a way that just worked. I’m not sure if they’ll ever nail that sweet spot again, though. It felt like everything came together perfectly with that one.

People working within the gaming industry are worried that a lack of RAM could postpone the next game in the series, or even seriously damage the console market over the next few years. It’s unclear what the future holds for gaming generally, and that includes the future of the Resident Evil franchise.

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2026-03-04 00:03