Leon Scott Kennedy Backstory from Resident Evil 2 to Resident Evil Village - Resident Evil
Leon Scott Kennedy is a main protagonist in the Resident Evil series of video games, and his story has been told over the course of several games in the series. Here is a brief summary of his story from Resident Evil 2 to the most recent games:
Resident Evil 2 (1998):
Leon makes his debut in Resident Evil 2 as a rookie police officer who arrives in Raccoon City on his first day on the job, only to find the city overrun by zombies and other monsters. Along with fellow survivor Claire Redfield, Leon battles his way through the city, uncovering a conspiracy involving the Umbrella Corporation and their T-Virus bioweapon.
Resident Evil 4 (2005):
In Resident Evil 4, Leon is now a U.S. government agent sent on a mission to rescue the President's daughter, who has been kidnapped by a cult in Spain. Leon battles his way through hordes of infected villagers and confronts their leader, Osmund Saddler, who is using a new parasite to control the minds of his followers.
Resident Evil 6 (2012):
In Resident Evil 6, Leon is reunited with his old partner, Helena Harper, and the two investigate a bioterrorist attack that has unleashed a new strain of the C-Virus in China. Leon and Helena uncover a plot by a rogue government agency to use the virus to take over the world, and must battle a new enemy, the monstrous Simmons, to stop them.
Resident Evil: Vendetta (2017):
In the animated film Resident Evil: Vendetta, Leon teams up with series regulars Chris Redfield and Rebecca Chambers to stop a bioterrorist attack involving a new virus.
Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019):
In the remake of Resident Evil 2, Leon's story is updated for modern audiences. He still arrives in Raccoon City as a rookie cop, but his backstory is expanded upon, and his interactions with Claire and other characters are given more depth. The game also includes new areas and enemies, and a reimagined story that builds upon the original game's events.
Resident Evil Village (2021):
In Resident Evil Village, Leon does not appear in person, but is mentioned by Chris Redfield, who refers to him as a friend and former colleague. Chris is investigating a new bioterrorist threat, and it is hinted that Leon may be involved in some way.
Leon's story in the Resident Evil series is characterized by his bravery and determination in the face of overwhelming odds, as well as his unwavering commitment to protecting innocent lives from the horrors unleashed by the Umbrella Corporation and other nefarious forces.
