Capcom’s reveal of theResident Evil 4remakeat Sony’s State of Play has been one of the most exciting announcements at the presentation for survival horror fans. As a fan-favorite entry in theResident Evilfranchise, this remake has a lot to live up to, and fan expectations are high. Notable changes to the game have already come to light; fans of Leon may be disappointed to find that Matthew Mercer, the voice of Leon inRE6and variousResident Evilmovies, will not be reprising his role for the upcoming remake ofResident Evil 4.
Capcom’s remakes ofResident Evil 2and3have received a lot of praise for retaining the classic survival horror game feel of the original PS1 releases but reimagining them for modern audiences with reworked controls and high-quality voice acting.Resident Evil 4’sremake appears to be a darker takeon the survival horror classic, potentially reworking its narrative into the current overarchingREstoryline, creating a tighter shared universe. In a matter of days, players have already started to pick apart everything about theRE4trailer and have made multiple requests regarding features and actors they would like to see in the game.
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In response toResident Evil 4’sreveal trailer, many fans took to Twitter to voice their requests for Matthew Mercer to reprise his role as Leon Kennedy. Mercer was the voice of Leon from 2011 through 2016, lending his sarcastic tones forResident Evil 6andRevelations 2along with movie spin-offs includingDamnationandVendetta. Many fans still consider Mercer as the best representation of the character despite him not being the original voice actor for Leon inRE4. Mercer replied to an enthusiastic Twitter post requesting him in the game with an official confirmation that he has no involvement with the project, stating, “Sadly not I, but whomever is carrying the torch, make us all proud.”
While disappointed in the news, many fans are following Mercer’s lead and wishing the best to whoever is in charge of bringing Leon to life inResident Evil 4.Little is currently known about the cast of voice actors that Capcom has recruited for the remake;however, recentREgames should indicate who could be involved. The most likely candidate for Leon is Nick Apostolides, who took on the mantle of the iconic R.C.P.D. rookie for 2019’sResident Evil 2to much praise. Apostolides has yet to confirm or deny his involvement with the upcoming game.
Enthusiasm is high forResident Evil 4,and so are fan expectations. Though its recent trailer was brief – only showing a few seconds of reimagined moments from the original game – players have continued to explore every minute detail that Capcom was willing to display. Some eagle-eyed fans have eventracked down Leon’s jacket, which will cost players a staggering amount of money. As fans await the arrival ofResident Evil 4’sremake, they are sure to keep every new trailer and bits of information under close inspection to see how much this remake will differ from the original.
Resident Evil 4will launch June 06, 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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