Resident Evil Requiem Ending Explained: Grace’s Choice Changes Leon’s Fate
Grace faces the final choice
The climax brings Grace and Leon to a laboratory showdown with Zeno, an imitation of Wesker. Grace must answer a question about Oswell Spencer’s final wish, while Leon is weakened by worsening Raccoon City Syndrome.
In the true ending, Grace recalls footage of her mother, Alyssa Ashcroft, speaking with Spencer. He expresses regret for his actions and calls Grace his “hope,” leading her to enter “HOPE” into the machine.
Elpis changes the outcome
The answer opens access to vials of Elpis, Spencer’s final project. Zeno injects a sample, which removes the visible effects of Raccoon City Syndrome rather than transforming him; this suggests Elpis can cure the T-Virus.
Grace injects Leon with Elpis, restoring his health. Dr. Victor Gideon then returns, kills Zeno, and attacks them. Leon defeats Gideon with his own rocket launcher, then wins again after Gideon mutates using the Nemesis parasite.
Rescue and Emily’s recovery
As the laboratory collapses, Grace and Leon lie among the ruins, believing they may die. Chris Redfield’s troops arrive, and the pair emerge from the wreckage of Raccoon City relatively unscathed.
A news report describes the lab’s discovery and a new investigation into a possible cover-up. It also confirms Emily was recovered safely. In a mid-credits scene, Grace receives a call from Leon at work; the scene confirms Elpis restored Emily’s health and that Grace has become a parental figure to her.
Destroying Elpis kills Leon
In the alternate ending, Grace enters “DESTROY ELPIS” after focusing on Spencer’s regret. The room begins to collapse, and Leon helps her escape but stays on the platform.
Zeno, furious at Grace’s choice, shoots Leon in the head with a long-barrel revolver. The credits follow without the images or mid-credits scene from the true ending. The article says this outcome is unlikely to be part of future canon, while noting that the game’s story is expected to continue in a confirmed expansion.
Key points
- Grace’s answer determines whether Elpis is released or destroyed.
- Elpis appears to cure Raccoon City Syndrome, allowing Leon to defeat Gideon.
- The true ending confirms Emily’s recovery and Grace’s role in her life.
- Destroying Elpis leads to Zeno shooting Leon as the facility collapses.