Summary
AResident Evil 4remake fan is racking up likes in the thousands after posting their impressive cosplay of the game’s protagonist, Leon S. Kennedy. The incredibly accurate Leon cosplay, which features a plethora of details and dramatic, shadowy lighting, is causing a number ofResident Evil 4fans to mistake the photos for an in-game screenshot or a 3D rendering of the actual character.
A remake of the originalResident Evil 4title from 2005, theResident Evil 4remake was officially released in March 2023. A full rebuild of the classic survival-horror title, the remake kept the same storyline foundation, core characters, and locations, while altering or expanding other aspects of the game like level design, dialogue tone, and a few new gameplay systems. The modern visuals and improved game components have proven successful, as theResident Evil 4remake broke a major franchise sales record, becoming the fastest-selling game in the series to hit 10 million copies.
The astoundingResident Evil 4remake Leon cosplay comes from a Reddit user with the handle of ZaraCosplay, who posted their spitting images to one of the site’s majorResident Evilpages. The post is of two images, with the first looking like it could’ve been an alternate take ofResident Evil 4’s PS2 cover. The clothing, hair and accessories look like they’re straight from the game, including what looks like the SG-09 R,one ofResident Evil 4remake’s best weapons. While the second image is a neutral stance, the shadowy lighting perfectly matches the lighting in the game.
At nearly 5,000 upvotes at the time of writing, the cosplay is undoubtedly impressing plenty ofResident Evilfans. The vast majority of the comments on the post say they literally thought it was a screenshot or 3D render, that it’s actually the “real” Leon pretending to be a random cosplayer, or are just flat-out lauding the quality of the cosplay. While undoubtedly impressive, they aren’t the only fan to make headlines for such a cosplay, as anotherResident Evil 4remake fan’s Leon Kennedy cosplaygarnered a similar reaction, though with a video rather than stills.
More Resident Evil Cosplay Inspiration Likely on the Way
TheResident Evil 4remake certainly appears to have inspired several top-tier cosplays, and more could be on the way, if a rumor regarding the franchise is to be believed. Developer Capcom is rumored to be working onremakes ofResident Evil ZeroandResident Evil Code: Veronica, which could potentially be bundled together similarly to some past remakes. Regardless of the potential bundling, however, the rumored remake will likely spawn a new wave of impressive cosplays.
