Resident Evil Requiem and Series Classics Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch in 2026

Capcom Confirms Resident Evil Requiem, RE7, and Village for Nintendo Switch 2 Release in 2026 Capcom has officially announced that three major Resident Evil titles are set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2, with Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth entry in the long-running series, headlining the lineup.

Revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast on September 12, 2025, these releases mark a significant milestone for both Capcom and Nintendo’s next-generation hardware, promising native versions of the critically acclaimed survival horror experiences fans have been eagerly awaiting. Resident Evil Requiem, scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside other platforms.

The title was introduced with an atmospheric trailer during the Nintendo Direct, confirming months of speculation and rumors.

Capcom’s commitment to bringing one of its flagship franchises to the new Nintendo console highlights the growing partnership between the developer and Nintendo as the Switch 2 era begins. This ninth installment in the Resident Evil series, Requiem, aims to elevate the franchise’s survival horror roots.

Players will once again explore a devastated Raccoon City, facing classic series elements such as strategic combat, challenging investigations, intricate puzzles, and intensive resource management.

Requiem introduces a new antagonist, Grace Ashcroft, and offers players the option to switch seamlessly between first and third-person perspectives, a feature that has been highly anticipated by fans.

According to statements from Capcom officials during the presentation, "We want to bring survival back to survival horror, ensuring players confront fear in new and unforgettable ways." In addition to Requiem, Capcom also confirmed that Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village will receive native versions for Nintendo Switch 2, with all three titles set for simultaneous release on February 27, 2026.

This is notable, as previous entries on Nintendo Switch were only available as cloud versions, which received mixed feedback from the community.

With the Switch 2’s enhanced hardware, fans will now be able to experience these landmark titles natively on a Nintendo console for the first time. The arrival of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village further expands the series’ presence on Nintendo platforms, giving players access to the franchise’s modern era with improved performance and full-feature access.

Both titles have been critically acclaimed for their tense atmosphere, compelling narratives, and technical advancements, contributing to the Resident Evil series achieving over 146 million units in cumulative sales worldwide as of 2024, according to Capcom’s official reports. Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Resident Evil Village will be available digitally via the eShop on Nintendo Switch 2 as well as on other major platforms, solidifying Capcom’s dedication to bringing high-quality AAA content to Nintendo’s growing user base. Fans and longtime followers of the Resident Evil franchise now have a confirmed date to mark on their calendars.

As Capcom and Nintendo gear up for this triple release, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be a new chapter in survival horror on Nintendo Switch 2. Source: Nintendo Direct Broadcast 09.12.25

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