More and more leaks are emerging with details about Resident Evil 9, the long-awaited new installment of Capcom's popular franchise. While the company has yet to confirm the project, various insiders have shared information about its world, main location and reveal.

This morning, a new report emerged clarifying an earlier leak related to the game's protagonist. According to the details, one of the most iconic and beloved characters of the saga will star in the new title.

Who will be the main character of Resident Evil 9?

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Leon S. Kennedy would star in Resident Evil 9

Various sources, including Dusk Golem, have speculated about the protagonist of Resident Evil 9. A recent leak claimed that Leon S. Kennedy was to be the protagonist of the game's prologue and that another character would subsequently take over the story.

However, several tipsters have clarified this report in recent hours and claim that Dusk Golem actually meant something else. Now, it is said that Leon S. Kennedy will be the protagonist of the title's entire story.

That said, it's unclear whether Leon will be the only playable character or there will be a co-star. Fans are excited about Leon being the protagonist of the new installment, as he is after all one of the most beloved characters in the saga.

It is important to mention that this is just another rumor about Resident Evil 9, as Capcom has not confirmed any details about its upcoming game. According to reports, the game's reveal is imminent and its release is planned for January 2025.

It is also said that the title will go for the open-world formula and will supposedly be set in a rural area inspired by Asia, specifically Singapore. It will be best to wait for the official reveal of the title to know more about it.