The players thought they had seen it all. However, Resident Evil Requiem is already preparing to take a new step. A few weeks after its release in February 2026, Capcom is preparing a major scripted DLC expected for September, with an unexpected return to Raccoon City and iconic characters.
According to exclusive information, this new content called Last Days will feature Leon S. Kennedy, Ada Wong and Alyssa Ashcroft. A narrative expansion accompanied by a completely redesigned Mercenaries mode, which could well transform the gaming experience in depth.
Resident Evil Requiem Last Days, a dark story around Leon and Ada Wong
The DLC plot takes place a few weeks after the events of the main game. Leon, now ready to move on, accepts one final mission that takes him back to where it all began – Raccoon City.
This return is not a simple nostalgic trip. It turns out to be a trap orchestrated by a mysterious organization called The Connections. Their target is personal: Patricia, Leon’s wife, never revealed until now.
Faced with this threat, Leon finds Ada Wong, a key figure in the franchise. Together, they try to understand the links between this organization and past events. At the same time, Grace discovers a journal left by her mother, Alyssa Ashcroft, which sheds light on another part of the story. The player will thus navigate between several temporalities, alternating between present and past, even with a surprise playable character named Zeno.
Mercenaries Mode, a radical transformation towards an independent game
Long appreciated by fans, Mercenaries mode returns with a completely revised ambition. This time, Capcom wants to go much further. The mode becomes a standalone experience, designed like a game in its own right. It takes the form of an extraction shooter, where players face waves of enemies before attempting to escape.
Several characters will be playable, including Leon, Mr. A new mechanic also appears with Merclist, a real-time platform that places bounties on players. The concept introduces a constant tension: surviving is no longer enough, you must also avoid being hunted. An idea that could well renew the multiplayer modes of the license in depth.
An unexpected mechanic around romance and Leon’s destiny
Among the most intriguing surprises, a mini-game will allow you to influence Leon’s destiny. A mechanic that contrasts with the habits of the saga. Players will be able to replace Patricia with other iconic characters and attempt to change Leon’s personal trajectory. Ada Wong, Claire Redfield and Ashley Graham are among the possible options.
This script choice leaves doubt surrounding Patricia. Some elements suggest that it might not be what it claims to be, fueling theories already numerous among players.
Chris Redfield, a mysterious absence which already intrigues fans
One last piece of information adds a layer of mystery. Asked about Chris Redfield’s potential role, a source close to the project simply replied “mission accomplished.” A statement as brief as it is enigmatic, which suggests that the character could be involved… or completely absent. Since then, no official confirmation has been given, leaving players to speculate on his real role in this new storyline.
