Resident Evil Requiem Prepares for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch: Capcom Director Praises Seamless Port
Capcom is set to bring one of its premier survival horror experiences, Resident Evil Requiem, to the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 platform.
The announcement, featured in a newly released Creator's Voice video from Nintendo, marks a significant step for both the Resident Evil series and the capabilities of Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
Industry veterans and gamers alike have been closely monitoring how the Nintendo Switch 2's advancements will impact major third-party releases.
Resident Evil Requiem, developed by Capcom under the direction of Koshi Nakanishi, stands out as a showcase title for the enhanced hardware.
The game is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, expanding the celebrated franchise’s reach onto Nintendo’s latest console. In the Creator's Voice feature, Director Koshi Nakanishi emphasized the team's initial skepticism—and eventual enthusiasm—regarding the game’s performance on the new platform.
According to Nakanishi, Capcom's developers "had to do a triple take" when first seeing Resident Evil Requiem running on Switch 2.
He recounted that the team questioned whether the game could truly operate smoothly given its demanding graphical requirements.
However, after hands-on experience, they were struck by how efficiently the title ran on the hardware, prompting an easy decision to port the game.
Nakanishi noted, "With these updated specs, even in handheld mode, the game looks fantastic." Beyond technical performance, Nakanishi also highlighted innovations tailored for Nintendo Switch 2 users.
Notably, he pointed out the GameChat feature as a strong fit for Resident Evil Requiem’s player base.
GameChat enables users—especially those apprehensive about horror games—to participate socially by watching friends play, creating a more accessible and communal horror experience. The upcoming launch underlines Nintendo’s and Capcom’s ongoing partnership, bringing acclaimed franchises to Nintendo hardware.
Resident Evil Requiem’s arrival on Switch 2 not only promises state-of-the-art visuals and performance but also bridges a broader audience through features like GameChat. Resident Evil Requiem will hit the Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026.
For more insights from director Koshi Nakanishi and details about the porting process, the full Creator's Voice video is available through official Nintendo channels.
As excitement builds, the collaboration stands as a testament to both Capcom’s development expertise and the evolving power of Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
The announcement, featured in a newly released Creator's Voice video from Nintendo, marks a significant step for both the Resident Evil series and the capabilities of Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
Industry veterans and gamers alike have been closely monitoring how the Nintendo Switch 2's advancements will impact major third-party releases.
Resident Evil Requiem, developed by Capcom under the direction of Koshi Nakanishi, stands out as a showcase title for the enhanced hardware.
The game is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, expanding the celebrated franchise’s reach onto Nintendo’s latest console. In the Creator's Voice feature, Director Koshi Nakanishi emphasized the team's initial skepticism—and eventual enthusiasm—regarding the game’s performance on the new platform.
According to Nakanishi, Capcom's developers "had to do a triple take" when first seeing Resident Evil Requiem running on Switch 2.
He recounted that the team questioned whether the game could truly operate smoothly given its demanding graphical requirements.
However, after hands-on experience, they were struck by how efficiently the title ran on the hardware, prompting an easy decision to port the game.
Nakanishi noted, "With these updated specs, even in handheld mode, the game looks fantastic." Beyond technical performance, Nakanishi also highlighted innovations tailored for Nintendo Switch 2 users.
Notably, he pointed out the GameChat feature as a strong fit for Resident Evil Requiem’s player base.
GameChat enables users—especially those apprehensive about horror games—to participate socially by watching friends play, creating a more accessible and communal horror experience. The upcoming launch underlines Nintendo’s and Capcom’s ongoing partnership, bringing acclaimed franchises to Nintendo hardware.
Resident Evil Requiem’s arrival on Switch 2 not only promises state-of-the-art visuals and performance but also bridges a broader audience through features like GameChat. Resident Evil Requiem will hit the Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026.
For more insights from director Koshi Nakanishi and details about the porting process, the full Creator's Voice video is available through official Nintendo channels.
As excitement builds, the collaboration stands as a testament to both Capcom’s development expertise and the evolving power of Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
