Capcom has officially announced Resident Evil Requiem, the latest entry in its long-running survival horror franchise, set for release on Nintendo Switch 2.
Scheduled to launch at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop on February 27, 2026, Resident Evil Requiem features the much-anticipated return of series mainstay Leon S.
Kennedy and introduces a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. Building on decades of genre-defining gameplay, Resident Evil Requiem propels the story 30 years beyond the original Raccoon City outbreak.
Players will navigate intertwining narratives, controlling both legendary agent Leon S.
Kennedy and a rising FBI analyst, Grace Ashcroft.
According to Capcom, Requiem will immerse players in "terrifying survival horror" as Grace Ashcroft, whose sharp intuition and personal drive set her apart, and deliver "pulse-pounding action" with Leon S.
Kennedy, as their distinct gameplay styles merge in a "heart-stopping, emotional experience." The narrative centers on Grace Ashcroft, a determined intelligence analyst with the FBI, grappling with the traumatic loss of her mother, Alyssa Ashcroft.
Her journey leads her to an abandoned hotel in Raccoon City—a location still haunted by the remnants of Umbrella Corporation’s decay and the government's secretive attempt to sanitize the city after the catastrophic zombie outbreak of 1998.
As Grace investigates her mother's mysterious death, players will explore themes of survival, grief, and the lingering impact of Raccoon City's dark legacy. Capcom has confirmed several standout gameplay features for Resident Evil Requiem.
Fans of the classic Resident Evil formula will experience a blend of tense combat, investigative sections, challenging puzzles, and the signature resource management.
Notably, Requiem allows players to freely switch between first-person and third-person perspectives, ensuring both series veterans and newcomers can face the oncoming horrors in their preferred playstyle. Set against the backdrop of Raccoon City—a midwestern U.S.
city once commandeered by the now-defunct Umbrella Corporation—players will return to iconic environments designed to immerse players in the chaos and despair that defined the Resident Evil legacy.
Requiem promises both nostalgic callbacks and fresh areas, with Capcom utilizing the upgraded hardware capabilities of Nintendo Switch 2 to bring its chilling environments and atmospheric tension to new life. Resident Evil Requiem signifies a major milestone for Capcom on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform and underscores the company’s continued commitment to delivering acclaimed survival horror experiences.
With a global launch planned for February 27, 2026, on both physical cartridge and the Nintendo eShop, Resident Evil fans can mark their calendars for the next chapter in the iconic franchise.
Scheduled to launch at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop on February 27, 2026, Resident Evil Requiem features the much-anticipated return of series mainstay Leon S.
Kennedy and introduces a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft. Building on decades of genre-defining gameplay, Resident Evil Requiem propels the story 30 years beyond the original Raccoon City outbreak.
Players will navigate intertwining narratives, controlling both legendary agent Leon S.
Kennedy and a rising FBI analyst, Grace Ashcroft.
According to Capcom, Requiem will immerse players in "terrifying survival horror" as Grace Ashcroft, whose sharp intuition and personal drive set her apart, and deliver "pulse-pounding action" with Leon S.
Kennedy, as their distinct gameplay styles merge in a "heart-stopping, emotional experience." The narrative centers on Grace Ashcroft, a determined intelligence analyst with the FBI, grappling with the traumatic loss of her mother, Alyssa Ashcroft.
Her journey leads her to an abandoned hotel in Raccoon City—a location still haunted by the remnants of Umbrella Corporation’s decay and the government's secretive attempt to sanitize the city after the catastrophic zombie outbreak of 1998.
As Grace investigates her mother's mysterious death, players will explore themes of survival, grief, and the lingering impact of Raccoon City's dark legacy. Capcom has confirmed several standout gameplay features for Resident Evil Requiem.
Fans of the classic Resident Evil formula will experience a blend of tense combat, investigative sections, challenging puzzles, and the signature resource management.
Notably, Requiem allows players to freely switch between first-person and third-person perspectives, ensuring both series veterans and newcomers can face the oncoming horrors in their preferred playstyle. Set against the backdrop of Raccoon City—a midwestern U.S.
city once commandeered by the now-defunct Umbrella Corporation—players will return to iconic environments designed to immerse players in the chaos and despair that defined the Resident Evil legacy.
Requiem promises both nostalgic callbacks and fresh areas, with Capcom utilizing the upgraded hardware capabilities of Nintendo Switch 2 to bring its chilling environments and atmospheric tension to new life. Resident Evil Requiem signifies a major milestone for Capcom on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform and underscores the company’s continued commitment to delivering acclaimed survival horror experiences.
With a global launch planned for February 27, 2026, on both physical cartridge and the Nintendo eShop, Resident Evil fans can mark their calendars for the next chapter in the iconic franchise.
