Capcom once again proves its technical prowess with the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Resident Evil Requiem, earning accolades from both players and industry experts.
Known for delivering high-quality game adaptations across various platforms, Capcom's latest efforts highlight ongoing commitment to maximizing performance on Nintendo hardware.
Resident Evil Requiem, originally praised for its atmospheric visuals and intense gameplay, has found new life on the Switch 2, following its successful runs on flagship consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro.
This release builds on Capcom's strong history with Switch hardware, notably after the well-received port of Street Fighter 6. Leading tech analysts at Digital Foundry recently conducted an in-depth side-by-side comparison of Resident Evil Requiem running on Switch 2 versus the PS5 Pro.
Their findings identify the developers' impressive accomplishment in closing the visual gap between the two platforms—a feat largely attributed to NVIDIA's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology.
As Digital Foundry succinctly assessed, DLSS on Switch 2 manages to transform a native 540p resolution into a more convincing 1080p output, enabling imagery that competes surprisingly well with Sony's hardware.
The analysis points out that fine details, such as wires and fences, actually appear more stable in motion on Switch 2 thanks to DLSS, whereas the PS5's spatial upscaling, likely running FSR1 or a comparable solution, delivers a slightly noisier result. Despite its lower internal resolution, the Switch 2 version compares favorably.
Digital Foundry notes, "While PS5 still leads in pure clarity due to its higher resolution and a crisp 4K UI, the difference is less drastic than raw pixel counts suggest." The Switch 2 utilizes a 1080p UI, but this does not significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
Of course, to realize this performance, Capcom made several practical adjustments, including reduced geometric detail and lower-quality textures on Switch 2.
The character hair system was also reworked specifically for the new Nintendo hardware.
Nevertheless, these changes have minimal impact on the core visual experience and overall gameplay quality. Resident Evil Requiem’s success on the Nintendo Switch 2 underscores Capcom’s leadership in cross-platform game development and its ability to leverage modern upscaling technologies.
With this release, Capcom sets another high bar for technical performance on hybrid gaming devices, further solidifying its status as one of the industry's top developers.
Resident Evil Requiem is currently available via the Nintendo eShop and stands as a testament to what skilled developers can achieve on the latest Nintendo hardware.
Known for delivering high-quality game adaptations across various platforms, Capcom's latest efforts highlight ongoing commitment to maximizing performance on Nintendo hardware.
Resident Evil Requiem, originally praised for its atmospheric visuals and intense gameplay, has found new life on the Switch 2, following its successful runs on flagship consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro.
This release builds on Capcom's strong history with Switch hardware, notably after the well-received port of Street Fighter 6. Leading tech analysts at Digital Foundry recently conducted an in-depth side-by-side comparison of Resident Evil Requiem running on Switch 2 versus the PS5 Pro.
Their findings identify the developers' impressive accomplishment in closing the visual gap between the two platforms—a feat largely attributed to NVIDIA's Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology.
As Digital Foundry succinctly assessed, DLSS on Switch 2 manages to transform a native 540p resolution into a more convincing 1080p output, enabling imagery that competes surprisingly well with Sony's hardware.
The analysis points out that fine details, such as wires and fences, actually appear more stable in motion on Switch 2 thanks to DLSS, whereas the PS5's spatial upscaling, likely running FSR1 or a comparable solution, delivers a slightly noisier result. Despite its lower internal resolution, the Switch 2 version compares favorably.
Digital Foundry notes, "While PS5 still leads in pure clarity due to its higher resolution and a crisp 4K UI, the difference is less drastic than raw pixel counts suggest." The Switch 2 utilizes a 1080p UI, but this does not significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
Of course, to realize this performance, Capcom made several practical adjustments, including reduced geometric detail and lower-quality textures on Switch 2.
The character hair system was also reworked specifically for the new Nintendo hardware.
Nevertheless, these changes have minimal impact on the core visual experience and overall gameplay quality. Resident Evil Requiem’s success on the Nintendo Switch 2 underscores Capcom’s leadership in cross-platform game development and its ability to leverage modern upscaling technologies.
With this release, Capcom sets another high bar for technical performance on hybrid gaming devices, further solidifying its status as one of the industry's top developers.
Resident Evil Requiem is currently available via the Nintendo eShop and stands as a testament to what skilled developers can achieve on the latest Nintendo hardware.
