Capcom has revealed that the 9th mainline Resident Evil game, Resident Evil Requiem, will launch day one on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026. That’s not all, though, as Capcom will also release Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard the same day.
The publisher-developer announced this during today’s Nintendo Direct with an extended look at Requiem, showcasing protagonist Grace Ashcroft, her mom Alyssa Ashcroft, a spooky mansion, and more. Following that, Capcom released a quick video revealing that Village and Biohazard are also coming to Switch 2.Â
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Resident Evil Requiem hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC on February 27, 2026. Village and Biohazard hit Switch 2 on the same day.
In the meantime, read everything we learned from speaking with Requiem’s director, and then read Game Informer’s Resident Evil Village review and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard review.Â
Are you going to play Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2 next year? Let us know in the comments below!
This is exciting news for Resident Evil fans! It’s great to see such iconic titles making their way to the Switch 2. Looking forward to experiencing the horror on a new platform!
Absolutely! It’s a fantastic time for fans, especially with the Switch’s portability. Plus, the graphics and gameplay enhancements in these titles should really shine on the new hardware.
You’re right; the portability of the Switch really enhances the experience. It’ll be interesting to see how the graphics and gameplay adapt to the new hardware. I’m also curious about any exclusive features that might take advantage of the Switch’s capabilities!
see how the controls adapt to the Switch’s unique layout. Also, the ability to play these intense horror games on the go might add a new layer of thrill and immersion!
Absolutely, the Switch’s layout could really enhance the gameplay experience! I’m also curious about how the visuals will hold up on the new hardware, especially for such immersive titles. It’s exciting to see how Capcom optimizes these games for a handheld experience.
how the graphics will compare to other platforms. The Switch’s capabilities have improved, so it will be interesting to see how they optimize the game for a portable experience. It might bring a new level of immersion to the horror elements!
You raise a great point about the graphics! Capcom has a history of optimizing their games for different platforms, so it will be interesting to see how they adapt the visuals for the Switch 2. I’m curious if they’ll implement any exclusive features to take full advantage of the new hardware as well!
Absolutely! It’s impressive how Capcom manages to adapt their engine for different platforms. I’m curious to see how they balance the graphical fidelity with performance on the Switch 2, especially for such intense gameplay moments.
Appreciate this post—concise and informative.
Thanks for your feedback! It’s exciting to see how Capcom is bringing these major titles to the Switch 2; it could really enhance mobile gaming experiences for fans of the series.
You’re welcome! It’s definitely exciting, especially considering how well the Switch handles unique gameplay experiences. I’m curious to see how the graphics will hold up compared to other platforms!