Resident Evil has a new official release set for July 30, but fans should know exactly what is coming. This is the Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy amiibo release for Resident Evil Requiem, not a new game, remake, or DLC chapter. Each figure also has a small in-game bonus, with both amiibo unlocking a weapon skin.
That makes the release more interesting for collectors than for players waiting on fresh story content. Still, it is a notable move for Resident Evil, especially since the series has not been a regular part of Nintendo’s amiibo lineup before.
The two figures cover both sides of Resident Evil Requiem. Grace Ashcroft represents the newer part of the game, while Leon S. Kennedy gives longtime fans one of the series’ most popular characters.
Grace gets treated like a major new face, and Leon gives the release an easy hook for collectors who have followed the series for years.
It also gives fans a cheaper physical item than a large collector’s edition or statue. Amiibo are smaller, easier to display, and more likely to appeal to players who just want one official figure from the game.
Both amiibo unlock a weapon skin in Resident Evil Requiem. That is a useful extra, but it is not the kind of reward that should make players feel punished for skipping the figures.
That is the right direction for a horror game because it helps build more tension and suspense. Locking a major weapon, mission, or story scene behind a collectible would have felt bad. A cosmetic skin gives the figures a purpose without making them feel required.
For most players, the real appeal will still be the figures themselves. The bonus is just a small reason to scan them.
Leon is the biggest reason many fans are excited about this game. He has been one of Resident Evil’s most recognizable characters for decades, and anything tied to him usually gets noticed fast.
Grace is the more interesting figure for the future. If Resident Evil Requiem leaves a strong mark on fans, her amiibo could become one of the first major collectibles tied to that chapter of the series.
This gives the collection a good balance by including one figure that celebrates the series' history and another that looks ahead to its future.
The July 30 release gives Resident Evil Requiem another moment after launch. A weapon skin will not pull every player back in, but the amiibo give fans something new to buy, share, and talk about.
That is important for a big horror release. Once the first wave of reviews, endings, and reactions passes, a collectible drop can keep the game visible without needing a full update.
It also helps Nintendo and Capcom keep Resident Evil Requiem connected to the Switch audience. Amiibo releases are a very Nintendo kind of spotlight, and this gives the game a stronger place on that shelf.
The important detail is simple: July 30 is about the official Resident Evil Requiem amiibo, not a new playable chapter.
For collectors, that is still worth watching. Grace and Leon are getting physical figures, both come with a small in-game bonus, and the release gives Resident Evil a new place in Nintendo’s collectible line.
Players waiting for more horror content will need to look elsewhere, but fans who want another official piece of Requiem now have a clear date to mark.
