Whenever Leon S. Kennedy appears in a mainline Capcom title, one question inevitably floods search engines: “Is Ada in RE9?” The highly anticipated launch of Resident Evil Requiem is no different.
While Capcom maintains their trademark secrecy ahead of the February 2026 release date, we've compiled the most credible leaks, community theories, and review thread hints regarding the return of both Ada Wong and Ashley Graham.
Intel Briefing
1. Will Ada Wong be in Resident Evil Requiem?
As of late February 2026, Capcom has not officially confirmed the presence of Ada Wong in Resident Evil Requiem. However, several strong indicators suggest her involvement in the Midwest hotelt incident:
- The "Review Thread" Hints: In the massive Reddit and Metacritic review thread roundup, numerous critics vaguely alluded to "incredible reveals" and "predictable yet deeply satisfying returning faces." Given Leon's prominent role, it's hard to imagine his narrative concluding without his eternal, complicated counterpart.
- The "Umbrella" Connection: The new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, is investigating the murder of her mother (Alyssa Ashcroft) — a journalist who spent her life uncovering the dark remnants of Umbrella. Ada Wong famously operates in the shadows of these exact corporate bioweapon black markets. It is highly plausible Ada holds the missing piece of evidence Grace is searching for.
- Post-Launch DLC: If Ada isn't in the base game's 10-15 hour campaign, historically, Capcom utilizes her for massive story expansions (e.g., Separate Ways in RE4).
2. Resident Evil Requiem Ashley Graham Cameo Rumors
A smaller, but equally passionate, subset of fans have been searching for Resident Evil Requiem Ashley leaks. Since the release of the RE4 Remake, Ashley Graham's character was heavily redeemed in the eyes of the fanbase.
While an appearance as a playable character is extremely unlikely, files or documents referencing "the President's daughter" are a staple of RE deep lore. Given Leon's status as a top-tier federal agent, a brief radio communication or a secret unlockable costume referencing Ashley is entirely possible.
3. Avoiding Early Launch Spoilers
With retail copies often breaking street date weeks before the official launch, if you want to experience the Resident Evil Requiem Ada Wong reveal organically, we highly recommend muting specific keywords on social media (e.g., "Resident Evil Requiem Ending", "Ada", "Leon").
If you don't care about spoilers and want to know exactly how the campaign wraps up, you can read our full (spoiler-heavy) Midwest Hotel Ending Explained Guide once the game officially launches.