Capcom released Resident Evil Requiem in early 2026. The story brought back fan-favorite protagonist Leon S. Kennedy. It also took players back to the ruins of Raccoon City, the famous setting of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. Previously, Capcom officially announced a story DLC for Resident Evil Requiem. However, the company has offered almost zero details about it. Recently, a massive leak surfaced online claiming that the upcoming expansion will bring players back to the franchise’s most iconic location.
Spencer Mansion to Return in Resident Evil Requiem DLC
Leaker AestheticGamer (also known as Dusk Golem) shared new details on X on August 26. According to the leaker, Capcom originally built a return to the Arklay Mountains and the Spencer Mansion for the base game of Resident Evil Requiem. Developers scrapped this area during production. Now, they have repurposed the location for the upcoming DLC.
Naturally, this raises major lore questions. The original Resident Evil and its 2002 remake took place at the Spencer Mansion in 1998. During the climax of that story, a self-destruct sequence completely destroyed the property. Therefore, fans are wondering how the location could appear intact. Still, Resident Evil Requiem successfully featured the decimated ruins of Raccoon City. Consequently, players might explore the surviving remnants of the mansion.
Tying Into the Rumored Resident Evil 1 Remake
This leak also fuels ongoing franchise rumors. Currently, rumors suggest Capcom is developing another remake of Resident Evil 1. Capcom has not officially confirmed the existence of this game yet. However, if the rumor holds true, the Resident Evil Requiem DLC could directly connect to it.
Developers could use the DLC to explain how specific parts of the mansion survived the explosion. Furthermore, working on the remake and the DLC simultaneously would give Capcom a chance to perfectly align the specific elements of both games. Exploring the ruins of the Spencer Mansion could make this DLC feel truly special.
Resident Evil Veronica Timeline
Unfortunately, fans might wait a while to play the Resident Evil Requiem DLC. AestheticGamer warned that development is ongoing, so plans could still change. Moreover, rumors claim that Capcom will release Resident Evil Veronica before dropping the Requiem DLC.
Capcom has already confirmed the Veronica remake for a 2027 release, though no specific date exists. Additionally, the leaker revealed that Capcom greenlit a story DLC for Veronica just two or three months ago. This Veronica DLC will likely launch sometime after its base game comes out. Ultimately, fans will have plenty of content to keep themselves busy next year.
