Resident Evil Fans Stunned! Leon S. Kennedy's Amiibo Arriving This Summer!

Well, folks, the internet sleuths were right again! After weeks of hushed whispers and blurry screenshots that "totally" didn't come from Capcom's internal servers (wink, wink), we can finally confirm it: Leon S. Kennedy is officially stepping back into the survival horror spotlight in *Resident Evil: Requiem*. I mean, let's be honest, were any of us *truly* surprised? The man is practically synonymous with the franchise at this point.

Resident Evil Fans Stunned! Leon S. Kennedy's Amii...

But wait, there's more! While Leon's presence was already a *pretty* solid assumption amongst us gamers, the big news actually surrounds his plastic, collectible counterpart. Get your wallets ready, amiibo collectors, because a Leon S. Kennedy amiibo is indeed on its way this summer! I know, I know, the shelf space in your living room is already groaning under the weight of your collection, but can you *really* resist adding everyone's favorite Raccoon City survivor?

This little beauty joins the previously announced Grace Ashcroft amiibo, meaning we're getting a double dose of *Resident Evil* goodness in plastic form. I'm personally curious to see what in-game bonuses these amiibo will unlock. Maybe a Leon S. Kennedy outfit for your *Animal Crossing* villager? Okay, probably not, but a girl can dream! More realistically, expect some weapon unlocks or maybe even some exclusive crafting materials within *Requiem* itself.

Nintendo's Partner Direct today was certainly packed with announcements, and while the *Resident Evil* reveals are definitely hogging the headlines (at least in my book!), there's plenty more to unpack. So, whether you're a die-hard *Resident Evil* fan, an amiibo collector with an addiction, or just someone who enjoys a good video game surprise, stay tuned for more in-depth coverage of everything that was announced today. We'll be breaking down all the details, dissecting the trailers, and basically just geeking out about all the new games coming our way!

And who knows? Maybe we'll even start a betting pool on what Leon's amiibo unlock will actually be. I'm putting my money on a rocket launcher with unlimited ammo. Don't tell Capcom I said that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go pre-order this amiibo before they sell out. This is going to be an exciting summer for us *Resident Evil* fans.