How old is Leon in Resident Evil Requiem? RE9 hero’s age revealed

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Leon S. Kennedy, the popular hero from the Resident Evil series, returns in the new game, Resident Evil Requiem. He’s noticeably aged, and fans are curious about exactly how old he is now.

He looks remarkably good for his age, and you wouldn’t expect him to be without a few wrinkles, but it’s hard to guess exactly how old he is.

So, for a quick overview on how old RE9’s ageing protagonist is, here’s what you need to know.

How old is Leon in Resident Evil Requiem? RE9 hero’s age revealed

Leon Kennedy is approximately 51 years old in Resident Evil Requiem.

The game doesn’t directly tell us this, but we can figure it out by combining a few hints.

Leon Kennedy was born on July 31, 1977, making him about 21 years old when he first appeared as a police officer in Resident Evil 2, which is set in 1998.

Okay, so Capcom kept hinting the game took place in 2026, but I just found something in the game itself – newspapers! – that clearly states it’s actually set in 2028. A little confusing, but the in-game stuff is what matters, right?

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An in-game article references the destruction of Raccoon City in Resident Evil 2, pointing out that it’s been three decades since the tragic event.

If you do the math, Leon would be around 51 years old in the events of RE9. He was 21 during the RE2 outbreak, and RE9 happens 30 years later. However, depending on when his birthday is, he might be 50.

Despite his age, Leon is remarkably energetic and continues to easily defeat any zombies he encounters, and hopefully that will remain true for a long time.

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Alex RaisbeckGaming writer

Alex Raisbeck writes about video games for TopMob, covering both big-name titles and smaller independent games. He’s also contributed to well-known gaming publications like VideoGamer, GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, and PCGamesN.

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2026-03-03 19:35