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Resident Evil Requiem Adds Free Leon Must Die Forever DLC

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Resident Evil Requiem Adds Free Leon Must Die Forever DLC

Capcom has added Leon Must Die Forever to Resident Evil Requiem as a free post-campaign mode. The update turns Leon's combat into a roguelike run with stronger enemies, enhancer abilities and randomized progression.

Resident Evil Requiem Lost an Entire Chapter During Development

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Resident Evil Requiem Lost an Entire Chapter During Development

Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi says Capcom cut a full chapter from the game during development. The decision was part of a broader editing process meant to keep the horror sequel clear, tense and readable.

Resident Evil Nearly Had Green Blood in Japan, Shuhei Yoshida Says

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Resident Evil Nearly Had Green Blood in Japan, Shuhei Yoshida Says

Shuhei Yoshida says Sony asked Capcom to test green blood in the original Resident Evil for Japan, where there was no standard games age-rating system in 1996. Capcom kept the blood red after the change weakened the game's horror atmosphere.

Resident Evil Requiem Has Reportedly Reached 7 Million Sales

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Resident Evil Requiem Has Reportedly Reached 7 Million Sales

Resident Evil Requiem has reportedly reached 7 million sales after director Koshi Nakaishi shared a celebration image from the team. Capcom had already called it the fastest-selling game in Resident Evil history after it passed 6 million copies in March.