Capcom Releases Leon Must Die Forever Mode for Resident Evil Requiem

Capcom released a free update for its blockbuster survival horror game Resident Evil Requiem on Thursday, introducing the minigame mode "Leon Must Die Forever." The mode, available immediately across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S and PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store and GeForce Now, unlocks after players complete the main campaign.

In the mode, players control Leon S. Kennedy as he battles through numerous stages set in familiar areas from the game, facing stronger enemy variants. The fast-paced action emphasizes replayability through roguelike elements, including randomized progression, weapon and ability options, and permanent death upon failure. By defeating enemies, players fill an enhancement gauge to unlock exclusive "enhancer abilities" for Leon. The challenge culminates in a timed boss battle, with five difficulty levels ranging from standard to an extreme high-difficulty tier. Capcom described it in the official trailer as a test to "make it to the end alive and defeat the boss within the time limit," warning that players will "die forever."

The update follows teases from director Koshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazawa, who urged...