Chris Redfield
Chris Redfield is the longest-serving protagonist in the Resident Evil franchise. A former USAF combat pilot who joined S.T.A.R.S., he survived the Spencer Mansion incident, uncovered Umbrella's crimes, co-founded the BSAA, and personally killed Albert Wesker in 2009. By the time of Resident Evil Requiem, Chris is in his mid-40s and remains one of the most battle-experienced operatives on Earth.
His defining characteristic is relentless determination — Chris has been beaten, betrayed, and manipulated more than any other character in the franchise, and has emerged from each experience more resolute. His relationship with his sister Claire is the emotional anchor of his character, and his rivalry with Wesker defined the franchise's first decade.
Stoic, intensely driven, and defined by a soldier's sense of duty. Chris lacks Leon's wit and Jill's precision but compensates with sheer physical resilience and tactical thinking refined over decades of combat.
Chris Redfield Full Character History — From S.T.A.R.S. to BSAA
Story Timeline
Born in the United States.
Investigates the Arklay Mansion with S.T.A.R.S. Survives Wesker's betrayal.
Goes underground as a fugitive after Umbrella discredits S.T.A.R.S.
Co-founds the BSAA with Jill Valentine.
Kills Albert Wesker in a volcanic crater in Kijuju, Africa — ending the franchise's founding antagonist.
Leads BSAA operations during the global C-Virus crisis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chris Redfield in RE9 Requiem?
Chris Redfield does not appear as a playable character in RE9. BSAA documents and communication logs referencing him appear as collectible files in the ARK Facility, placing him in active duty during the game's timeframe.
Did Chris really kill Albert Wesker?
Yes. Chris Redfield killed Albert Wesker in Resident Evil 5 by firing two rocket-propelled grenades at him in a volcanic crater after Wesker had been weakened by an overdose of his own Progenitor Virus enhancer. Wesker's death is treated as canonical throughout the franchise.