Leaks of returning characters highlight this week's Resident Evil 7 news. Capcom is reportedly planning a reboot of sorts for the series, pulling in familiar characters back into the forefront of the storyline.

The developers are preparing for this June's E3 offerings; based on gamers' sentiments concerning the previous Resident Evil installments, they are likely to offer something a bit more old-school.

The move intends to keep loyal fans of the series satisfied, while keeping new players up to speed on the RE universe and it's lineup of characters.

Leaked Resident Evil 7 news has favorite characters Hunnigan and Leon returning to the fold, after a long hiatus. Details of the plot and it's continuity with previous installments of the game are still under wraps. If the reports are to be confirmed, the game is likely in the earliest stages of development.

Salli Saffioti gave the leak credibility, with hints that older characters are reprising roles in the next Resident Evil game. Saffioti was the voice actor for the Hunnigan character in three Resident Evil installments.

Other leaks reinforce Resident Evil 7 news of a character reboot. Crispin Freeman, the voice actor for Frederick Drowning, mentioned in a Tweet that a secret video game is in the works and he's involved in the development (automobile.com).

It is expected that Matthew Mercer will come back and resume his role as (voice actor) Leon Kennedy, if leaks are verified. On the other hand, Saffioti went as far as to say that she was excited to work with old buddies in a new project (airherald.com).

Fans noted the Resident Evil storyline deviated from the survival horror game of the original installments, and are clamoring for a reboot that goes back to the roots. Most of the resentment comes from Capcom's decision to change the game's technology as the series progressed. Updates on Resident Evil 7 news, especially on this June's E3, should confirm the leaks.