Characters that Should Return in Resident Evil: Requiem DLC

Resident Evil Requiem brings back the fan favorite character Leon Kennedy and introduces us to a new character, Grace Ashcroft. Not only this, but it brings players back to Raccoon City — a location we have not been to in a very long time.

Despite being full of nostalgia and references to past games, Resident Evil Requiem does little to bring back some of the series' major characters who I feel should make an appearance. Since the game will be getting some future DLC, there is hope that we will see some of the best characters in the Resident Evil series once more. The only question is who is most deserving of a return.

8 Rebecca Chambers

No Longer a Rookie

It is easy to forget about Rebecca Chambers. After all, she has made minimal game appearances, with her only appearing in Resident Evil, Resident Evil 0, and Umbrella Chronicles. You could count Resident Evil 5 as well, since she appears in the mercenaries mode.

Despite only being in a few properties, she is a beloved character by those who have played the early games in the series. Along with this, she was in Raccoon City, making her a prime candidate to have Raccoon City Syndrome.

Rebecca is still a consultant for the BSAA, which means she could easily make an appearance as an advisor of sorts for Chris' team. Her expertise in biochemistry would be useful as well.

7 Sheva Alomar

Sheva!

Sheva is probably the only character who has made fewer appearances in the Resident Evil franchise than Rebecca. Maybe it is because Capcom got tired of players complaining about Chris screaming her name in Resident Evil 5.

With how few appearances Sheva has made in the series, it would be nice to see her again, and since she worked alongside Chris in the BSAA, there is a through line to pull her back into the action.

It is unlikely that Sheva will make an appearance since she will most likely remain at the West Africa branch of the BSAA, but Chris could use her help in future endeavors, and since she wouldn't have Raccoon City Syndrome, she might be an important asset.

6 Chris Redfield

Punch Another Boulder

Chris is all but confirmed to be in the DLC for Resident Evil Requiem, but I still think that he should make an appearance, despite me being tired of seeing him. At the end of Requiem, The Wolves descend upon Raccoon City, giving aid to both Leon and Grace.

With his specialized team from the BSAA making an appearance, it is likely that Chris will be there as well. Future DLC should give him the spotlight, however, because he is yet another prime candidate to have the infamous Raccoon City Syndrome.

We could see a DLC where he must work to cure multiple people who have contracted this illness. It would also be a good excuse to bring in some other key characters from the series.

5 Barry Burton

Bravo Team

Barry Burton was one of the key supporting characters in the original Resident Evil title. Along with this, he has made numerous appearances throughout the franchise, and he is even mentioned in Resident Evil Requiem.

Requiem is the perfect opportunity to bring back the Bravo Team from the original game and have them face another threat. Perhaps they could go back to the mansion where it all started.

We could see Barry coming back into the fold and aiding in handling the Raccoon City Syndrome. Of course, there are plenty of other characters who could be involved as well.

4 Carlos Oliveira

Another Survivor

Carlos is yet another survivor of Raccoon City, and another prime candidate to have Raccoon City Syndrome. Similar to Rebecca, he also hasn't been seen in a mainline Resident Evil title in some time, with his first major appearance being in Resident Evil 3.

With how long it has been, it is time for Carlos to get back into the game. Apparently, he now resides in South America, but the call of Raccoon City is strong, and there are numerous threats that could bring him back.

It would be great for characters who played vital roles in the first few games to come back, but there are more characters than just Carlos who should be there.

3 Claire Redfield

Brother and Sister

One thing that bugged us about Resident Evil Requiem is that Claire was nowhere to be found. She wasn't even mentioned in any of the game's files or puzzles.

We all remember Claire as being the sister of Chris Redfield, but more importantly, she was one of the primary protagonists of Resident Evil 2 — taking up the role alongside Leon Kennedy.

Thanks to this history with Leon and Sherry, it feels necessary for Claire to make an appearance in an upcoming DLC. At the very least, she should check in to make sure Leon and Chris are okay. Of course, we also have to mention that if Leon was sick, Claire should be sick as well.

2 Jill Valentine

Fans Have Been Asking

When leaks about Resident Evil Requiem were circulating online, many of them said that Jill Valentine would be making a return to the franchise alongside Leon Kennedy. Unfortunately, these leaks ended up being untrue, but perhaps they were talking about future DLC.

It is no secret that fans have been asking for the return of Jill Valentine. After all, the last mainline game appearance she made was in Resident Evil 5 when we saved her from Wesker, so it would be nice to have her as a playable character once more.

Perhaps the leaks were talking about Jill's reappearance. She could arrive in the DLC to aid the Wolves to pay Chris back for saving her life.

1 Ada Wong

The Love Interest

If there is any character that fans would love to see reunite with Leon, it is Ada Wong. She first appeared in Resident Evil 2 and aided Leon in escaping Raccoon City.

After that, she appeared once more in Resident Evil 4 — another game with Leon as the primary protagonist. Finally, she appeared in Resident Evil 6. Yet again, this is a game where Leon plays a major role.

It seems that wherever Leon goes, Ada follows, so it only feels natural that she would make an appearance in Resident Evil Requiem. With all this being said, we should get a DLC focused on Ada coming back to check on her boy Leon.