Resident Evil Requiem is packed with memorable dialogue, but as it turns out, we missed out on one of the game's most iconic lines for Leon Kennedy. During a recent discussion on the Play, Watch, Listen+ YouTube show, voice actor Nick Apostolides revealed that Capcom cut a specific piece of banter from the intense fight against the game's massive spider boss.
"The one that they didn't use would have been my favorite," Apostolides said, delivering the line in his signature Leon Kennedy voice. The cut dialogue would have seen Leon quip: "You know, you've been a real itsy-bitsy pain in my ass."
Community Reaction and Modding Potential
The revelation has sparked a wave of enthusiasm among fans on social media. Many have taken to Twitter to lament the loss, with some users exclaiming, "WE WAS ROBBED!" and others jokingly suggesting that the version of Leon seen in Requiem is clearly written as a "father" figure, given the dad-joke quality of the pun.
The discussion hasn't stopped at just wanting the line in the game—some fans are already looking toward the modding community to make it happen. With Resident Evil Requiem already seeing a variety of mods ranging from gameplay tweaks to visual overhauls, the idea of injecting the cut line back into the boss encounter has gained significant traction. As one commenter noted, since Apostolides shared the audio publicly, it wouldn't be surprising to see a modder integrate it into the PC version of the game soon.
Quick Facts
- Game: Resident Evil 9: Requiem
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X
- Source: Nick Apostolides via Play, Watch, Listen+
- Release Date: February 27, 2026
Whether or not it becomes officially modded, it’s clear that fans are eager for more of Leon’s trademark one-liners. For now, the "itsy-bitsy" line remains a piece of cut content that has left a lasting impression on the community.