Resident Evil Requiem Leak Might Have Revealed New Playable Character

Insider Gaming
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 07:14:31 +0000

A GameStop listing for Resident Evil Requiem's Deluxe Edition has potentially revealed that Rosemary Winters, daughter of Mia and Ethan Winters, may be a playable character. This has sparked debate among fans regarding the timeline, as Rosemary would be a child during the game's setting. The listing includes details about new story scenarios and costumes for her, leading to theories of a time jump. The truth may be unveiled at The Game Awards later this week.

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GameStop's listing for the Deluxe Edition of Resident Evil Requiem suggests the inclusion of Rosemary Winters as a playable character, alongside cosmetic items like the "Morphic Visor" and "Shadow Walker" costume pack. The Deluxe Edition features a PC Steam Digital Code, a SteelBook Case, and digital content including "The Sanctuary" Expansion Pass with two new story scenarios and a Mercenaries mode update. The timeline raises questions about Rose's age in the game.

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A GameStop listing for the Deluxe Edition of Resident Evil Requiem may have revealed a second playable character, Rosemary Winters, daughter of Ethan Winters from Resident Evil Village. The listing included a Shadow Walker Costume Pack and mentioned new story scenarios and a Mercenaries mode update. However, the details have raised questions about their accuracy. The game is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026.

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