Director Koshi Nakanishi promised an extra mode update in May, and we are finally here with 'Leon Must Die.' In this new roguelike mode, you play as Leon S. Kennedy, fighting off hordes of enemies through levels of the main campaign with increasing difficulty. As you kill enemies, you collect their blood as a new currency to buy perks for Leon during your current run, allowing you to choose skills that fit your preferred build and playstyle.
Additionally, you can shoot spiders to extend your timer and avoid running out of time, which causes an instant game over. The mode also offers new unlockable rewards, including accessories for Leon that provide neat bonuses, as well as a brand-new weapon: the Hellblaze Hatchet, exclusive to this mode.
That said, one thing I dislike is that none of the new rewards can be used in the main story mode. I really hope Capcom patches that in a future update because I'd love to use Leon's accessories and his new hatchet in the main game! Other than that, though, it's a super fun mode to kill some time. In an ideal world, I'd still love to see a Mercenaries mode with co-op—I just love Requiem's gameplay, and that would be incredible. I can't wait to see what future updates we'll get and what the story expansion will look like!"