Resident Evil 4 Remake: All the Returning Characters Confirmed So Far

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After years of teasing and insider leaks, Capcom has officially revealed the next game from its back catalog that's going to get a modern glow-up. In a turn of events that will have likely shocked few onlookers, it's now been confirmed that the Resident Evil 4 Remake is actively being worked on. Barring any unforeseen setbacks, the new version of the iconic survival horror game will launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S early next year.

Thanks to Sony’s most recent State of Play presentation, there’s already a decent amount of footage available for the Resident Evil 4 Remake, despite the long wait ahead. Beyond offering a glimpse at Capcom's determination to modernize the experience, the roughly 2-minute long video has already started to hint towards some significant story beats. As a result, it's already possible to pinpoint some of the characters that are set to return.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Should Drop A Feature from the Original Game

The fact that the original Resident Evil 4's primary protagonist features front and center in the Remake's debut trailer is unsurprising. Players were treated to several glimpses of Leon Kennedy undertaking what appears to be a faithful recreation of his classic mission. With Nick Apostolides’ returning to voice the character following the Resident Evil 2 Remake, it looks as though fans are going to be treated to a deeper examination of the hero’s backstory and psyche.

Set 5 years after the events of RE2’s remake, Resident Evil 4 Remake’s debut trailer underlines the fact that the Raccoon City outbreak hasn’t stalled Leon’s career. Just like in the original incarnation of the game, the counterterrorism agent has once again been tasked with saving the President of the United States’