Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2) News Articles
Sunday23rd Nov 2025
News Resident Evil Requiem's Switch 2 Physical Release Includes A Lenticular Edition
Update: It will be available for all platforms
When the Switch 2 version of Resident Evil Requiem arrives next February, Nintendo fans can look forward to a few extra goodies, such as a limited edition Pro Controller and eventually a themed amiibo. As highlighted by many Nintendo enthusiasts online, it seems there could be another surprise. If you...
Friday21st Nov 2025
News More Legacy Characters Will Appear In Resident Evil Requiem, Producer Confirms
But he won't say who
Resident Evil fans have been pondering whether the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem will reintroduce series veteran Leon Kennedy, and while Capcom has remained tight-lipped on the subject, it has nevertheless confirmed that more legacy characters will indeed show up. In speaking with WellPlayed, producer Masato Kumazawa stated...
Wednesday19th Nov 2025
News Capcom Has "No Plan" At This Stage For A Resident Evil Requiem Demo
No "try before you buy" option
The Switch 2 has already got a decent library of demos, but if you were hoping to see something similar for Capcom's upcoming title Resident Evil Requiem, it supposedly won't be happening...at least right now. Speaking to Australian game website Stevivor recently, Requiem's producer Masato Kumazawa revealed there is...
Monday17th Nov 2025
News Resident Evil Requiem Almost Had Mouse Controls, But It "Confused" The Gameplay
So the devs used gyro, instead
Capcom is going all-out to promote Resident Evil Requiem on the Switch 2 ahead of its launch on 27th February 2026, including offering up a limited edition Pro Controller and a Grace Ashcroft amiibo figure. In speaking with Press Start Australia, producer Masato Kumazawa shared more details on the game's development,...
Monday3rd Nov 2025
News Resident Evil Pro Controller Is Available To Pre-Order, But Its Price Is Terrifying
A few Bingo wins might be needed
Shortly following its official announcement, the Resident Evil Pro Controller for Switch 2 has become available to pre-order. So if you're really keen on picking this up, you might want to get moving before it's sold out. Something's telling us, however, that this might not happen, because good lord is it expensive...
Series' 30th anniversary looms
Capcom has announced a new collaboration between Resident Evil and Japanese metal group BABYMETAL, but its debut has fans divided on the franchise's apparent obsession with Lady Dimitrescu. The collaboration will result in some special Resident Evil / BABYMETAL merchandise landing in 2026, presumably to directly...
Wednesday29th Oct 2025
News Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Orders Live, Switch 2 Pro Controller And Amiibo Confirmed
Horrifyingly good
Capcom has revealed a bunch of new information for Resident Evil Requiem ahead of its Switch 2 launch next year on 27th February. Pre-orders are now live via the Switch 2 eShop, with a standard edition priced at £64.99 / $69.99 and a deluxe edition at £74.99 / $79.99. The latter will grant you the following bonus features, while...
News Survival Horror 'The Florist' Looks Like Classic Resident Evil In All The Right Ways
Well, except one
Capcom doesn't seem to be in any rush to put its classic Resident Evil games on the Switch or Switch 2. And when we say 'classic', we're primarily talking about the original PS1 trilogy, maybe Code: Veronica, Outbreak, Survivor, etc... With that in mind, developer Unclear Games is looking to fill the gap with
Monday20th Oct 2025
News Resident Evil 0 Remake Rumours Make The Rounds Again
All aboard the Ecliptic Express
Rumours regarding a potential remake of Resident Evil 0 have been simmering for a little while now, but a new report from mp1st (thanks, Pure Xbox) has added further fuel to the fire. The remake is supposedly real and currently operating under the codename 'Chamber', which is presumably a blatant reference to prota
Wednesday1st Oct 2025
Poll Will You Play Resident Evil Requiem In First-Person Or Third-Person?
Grace's choice
Resident Evil Requiem, perhaps drawing inspiration from the added DLC for Resident Evil: Village, will allow players to choose from two camera perspectives for the main campaign: first-person and third-person. According to director Koshi Nakanishi, who also helmed Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, he thought that the seventh entry
Tuesday30th Sep 2025
News Even Capcom Was Surprised At How Well Resident Evil Requiem Runs On Switch 2
Master of unlocking potential
When Resident Evil Requiem was announced for the Switch 2, we must admit to being a little surprised that the game could conceivably run well on Nintendo's new console. We weren't the only ones either. According to a new interview with Famitsu (thanks, wccftech), director Koshi Nakanishi said that the development team...
Thursday25th Sep 2025
News Game-Key Cards A "Sales Strategy Decision", Says Resident Evil Requiem Director
Gosh, make up your minds
Just recently, the director of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade mentioned that Game-Key Cards for Switch 2 were somewhat of a necessary evil, stating that load times from a physical cartridge are inferior to that found on an SSD. Now, in an interview with
News Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay On Switch 2 Emerges From Tokyo Game Show
How does it hold up?
Resident Evil Requiem, the latest mainline entry in Capcom's long-running survival horror series, was recently confirmed for Switch 2, launching on 27th February 2026. Now, thanks to the game's appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2026, we now have footage of Requiem running on the Switch 2 via handheld mode, as kindly highlighted by...
Tuesday16th Sep 2025
News Nintendo Showcases Every Switch And Switch 2 Direct Game In New Infographic
Which will you pick up?
Following the recent Nintendo Direct, the company has released a handy new infographic showcasing every major game that cropped up during the hour-long broadcast. Say what you want about the Direct itself, seeing all of these games on one page highlights just how impressive the upcoming line-up of games really is. We've got...
Friday12th Sep 2025
News Resident Evil Requiem Has Been Officially Confirmed For Switch 2
Along with RE7 and RE: Village
Following recent rumours, Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem will launch on the Switch 2 alongside the other platforms on 27th February 2026. This entry will follow Grace Ashcroft as she investigates mysterious deaths, including that of her mother, RE: Outbreak's Alyssa Ashcroft. The game will also...
