Resident Evil Requiem Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 with Resident Evil 7 and Village

Capcom has officially announced that Resident Evil Requiem will release on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside other major platforms, marking the franchise's highly anticipated debut on Nintendo's next-generation hardware.

The release date is confirmed as February 27, 2026, positioning these titles as flagship launches for the upcoming Switch 2 and a significant moment for the Resident Evil series on Nintendo consoles. Resident Evil Requiem will introduce players to a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, as she investigates a chilling sequence of mysterious deaths, including the tragic loss of her mother, Alyssa Ashcroft—known to fans from Resident Evil: Outbreak.

The narrative will revisit iconic locations, such as the devastated remains of Raccoon City and the famed R.P.D.

station, delivering nostalgia alongside fresh narrative threads.

Capcom's decision to intertwine legacy characters and locations underscores its commitment to both long-time followers and newcomers alike. In tandem with the announcement of Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom also confirmed that both Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village (each in their Gold Edition formats) will arrive natively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on the same launch day.

Historically, these titles were previously available on the Nintendo Switch as cloud-based versions, a move that sparked criticism from the Nintendo fanbase due to concerns about streaming quality and gameplay performance.

The transition to native versions on Switch 2 demonstrates Capcom's commitment to providing a superior, optimized experience that fully leverages the hardware capabilities of Nintendo’s next-generation system. Speaking in an official statement, Capcom representatives emphasized their dedication to delivering high-quality, immersive Resident Evil experiences to Nintendo players.

The development team highlighted, "Our aim is to ensure Switch fans can engage with the Resident Evil universe in its most complete form—native to the platform and with no compromises in graphical fidelity or gameplay." The Resident Evil franchise has a storied history on Nintendo platforms, with earlier entries such as Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Revelations earning acclaim on both home and portable hardware.

The unified launch of Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Resident Evil Village for Switch 2 not only expands the series' reach but also signals Capcom’s ongoing support for the platform.

With the enhanced performance capabilities anticipated for Nintendo Switch 2, players can look forward to a landmark survival horror experience tailored to both handheld and docked play. Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (Gold Edition), and Resident Evil Village (Gold Edition) will be available globally via the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop and other major digital storefronts on February 27, 2026.

As Capcom brings critically acclaimed survival horror back to Nintendo with native releases, Switch 2 owners can anticipate a new era of unforgettable Resident Evil adventures.

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