Where Is Chris Redfield? I Miss Him In Resident Evil

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The Resident Evil series features a diverse cast of characters, which has helped the games consistently introduce fresh locations and dangers. Beyond the original survivors of Raccoon City, spin-offs and sequels have created new heroes who have continued the series’ story. This approach makes it simple to either introduce brand new characters or revisit beloved ones.

Resident Evil: Requiem cleverly balances the fresh perspective of new character Grace with the established experience of Leon, enriching the gameplay. Despite this, some beloved characters haven’t returned, and a key figure from the original games—who still plays a role in the current storyline—is noticeably absent. It’s disappointing, as many players, including myself, have been hoping for a chance to play as him again, but he doesn’t even make an appearance.

Chris Redfield Is Mentioned In Resident Evil Requiem, But Doesn’t Show Up

As a long-time fan, I’m a little disappointed with how they’ve been handling Chris Redfield lately. It feels like they’re pushing him to the sidelines, and Resident Evil Requiem continues that trend. It’s weird seeing him go from being the action hero out in the field to mostly a commander giving orders. We did get to play as him for a bit in Resident Evil Village, and it was cool to see him helping Ethan, but it also revealed some shady stuff going on within the BSAA – like they were secretly using the same bioweapons they’re supposed to be destroying! Still, even with that, he’s not really a major player in this new game, which is a bummer.

Even though Chris doesn’t appear directly in Requiem, he’s still connected to the organization and sends help to Leon when possible. This assistance arrives after the final battle, providing support to Leon and Grace. This confirms Chris is still fighting against bioweapons and sets up the post-credits scene, where a group called the Connections’ Elite Guard attacks BSAA soldiers to retrieve an item from the battlefield ruins.

It’s fitting that Chris Redfield is the main hero in the Resident Evil series, considering his leadership experience with both S.T.A.R.S. and the BSAA after the original game. This also explains why he hasn’t been as present in recent games – he’s now more of a behind-the-scenes strategist than a frontline fighter. While this makes sense within the story, many fans miss seeing him actively involved in the action.

Chris Hasn’t Been The Lead In A Resident Evil Game For A While Now

Chris Redfield has been a key character in the Resident Evil series ever since the original game set in Raccoon City, where players could choose to play as him or Jill Valentine. While Jill continued to be a main character in Resident Evil 3, Chris took a backseat for a few games, becoming the focus of his sister Claire’s story in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil: Code Veronica. He returned as a central figure in Resident Evil 5 and was playable in Resident Evil 6. However, as the series moved away from the intense action of those later games, Chris has once again become a less prominent character.

Chris Redfield remains an important character in the Resident Evil universe, especially in animated movies like Resident Evil: Death Island. However, the recent games have largely used him to provide backstory or create intrigue, rather than giving him a central role. Even when he is playable, like in Resident Evil Village, it’s often to highlight the protagonist Ethan Winters and his journey. Chris has become something of a symbolic leader and figurehead for the series – a consistently heroic presence – but this has unfortunately meant he hasn’t been a key player in the games themselves for quite some time.

Lately, characters like Leon, Ethan, and Grace have become the main heroes in the Resident Evil series. This trend is clear in recent remakes, which have highlighted games where Chris Redfield wasn’t the central character, such as Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. I personally miss playing as Chris, as he offers a refreshing take on the typical action hero in games. Like Leon in Resident Evil Requiem, Chris understands the trauma and loss that are core to the series, making him a really interesting character. Village started by showing Chris doing questionable things, but it later revealed he was making difficult choices for the greater good, and forced to continue doing so.

While the Resident Evil games starring Chris Redfield sometimes went over the top with action, he provided a satisfying release from the intense fear that defines most of the series. Bringing him back could work like Leon’s role in the recent game – his skills and strength would offer a welcome change of pace from the scarier parts. I get why Chris hasn’t been in many recent games, especially with new characters like Grace being introduced, but I still miss playing as him and wish there had been a game focused on him in the last few years.

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2026-03-07 20:13