Overview
- Also Known As
- RE9
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Physical Release
- Game-Key Card
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch 2
27th Feb 2026 — $69.99
27th Feb 2026 — £64.99
- Also Available On
- Series
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2) - Action And Horror Combine In A Series Highlight
Blood, blood, gallons of the stuff
There’s a moment during Resident Evil Requiem — actually, no, several moments — in which I laid the controller on my lap and just stared at the screen in awe. Over the last decade, the series has reclaimed its throne as the king of the survival horror genre, but Requiem pushes the quality bar higher than...
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Resident Evil Requiem Guides
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: All Collectibles, Locations, Tips & Tricks
Need some h-elpis?
Welcome to our Resident Evil Requiem Guide hub! Here, we'll take you through some of the key collectibles in the game alongside the tricky puzzles you'll come across while exploring the eerie Rhodes Hill Care Center. If you're curious about how long Requiem takes to beat, we'll also spill the beans there. Puzzle Solutions:...
Guide Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
How would you rate it?
And there you have itm folks, the February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase has come and gone, giving us 30 minutes of video game goodness for both Switch 2 and Switch 1. And it seems like third-parties are queueing up around the block to get their games on the newest system! If you happened to miss the Partner Showcase...
Guide Nintendo Direct September 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
How would you rate it?
The September 2025 Nintendo Direct was a bumper showcase, with an hour of announcements for Switch and Switch 2 and a few big surprises - including big first-party news. Below is the full Nintendo Direct September 2025 video, plus every game announcement accompanied by a trailer, any release date info, plus a link to our...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: How To Open The Organ Transport Box
Breaking in
Progressing through the Rhodes Hill Care Center in Resident Evil Requiem requires the collection of a whole bunch of items. One of these is a curious Organ Transport Box, located in the garage section of the facility. The artificial lungs held within are vital to eventually obtaining a Level 2 Wristband to access new areas, but how on...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: Mr. Raccoon Statue Locations
Shoot 'em!
Resident Evil Requiem, like all modern titles in the survival horror series, include optional collectibles in the form of Mr. Raccoon statues. Hidden throughout the environment, these can be smashed by either a well-aimed shot or a quick whack with a knife/hatchet. Unlike the Antique Coins, which are limited to Rhodes Hill Care Center,...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: How To Open The Puzzle Boxes In Rhodes Hill
What's in the box?
The biggest task ahead of you in the Rhodes Hill Care Center in Resident Evil Requiem is locating three quartz to unlock a door in the Central Hall. All three are locked behind Puzzle Boxes located throughout the care center, and we're here to explain exactly how to unlock each one. The first two are relatively straightforward,...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: Antique Coin Locations
Mmm, money money money
You'll find a whole bunch of Antique Coins in Resident Evil Requiem as you make your way around Rhodes Hill Care Center, all of which can be spent in the Parlor for permanent upgrades to Grace's health, inventory, blood collector, and more. Finding them is the tricky part. You may come across a few naturally as you explore,...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: How Long Does It Take To Beat?
Move gracefully
If you're familiar with Resident Evil games, then chances are you already have an idea of how long Resident Evil Requiem is on the Switch 2. With two playable protagonists, you might be under the impression that Requiem takes much longer to beat than its immediate predecessors, but it's actually pretty close. How long it takes very...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: Hip Pouch Upgrade Locations - How To Expand Your Inventory
Gonna need a bigger coat
Grace Ashcroft's gameplay in Resident Evil Requiem is the quintessential survival horror experience, and that means limited resources, so you may be wondering how to get more inventory space. Along your journey, you can expand your inventory with optional Hip Pouches, which add two extra slots each. There are 4 Hip Pouches...
Resident Evil Requiem News
"Grace is the definition of courageous"
When Capcom revealed Resident Evil Requiem back at Summer Game Fest 2025, a brand new character took centre stage in the debut trailer: Grace Ashcroft. Described by director Koshi Nakanishi as "the biggest scaredy-cat in Resident Evil history", Grace plays a pivotal role and shares billing with Leon Kennedy,...
"I felt a lot of pressure with this one"
Resident Evil Requiem, the latest mainline title in Capcom's survival horror franchise, is out now on the Switch 2. It tells an intimate tale that takes us right back to where it all started: Raccoon City. Joining us on the journey, of course, is series veteran Leon Kennedy, who's dealing with a deadly...
Japanese Charts Resident Evil Requiem Scares Off The Competition
Amazing Grace
The latest Japanese charts are in from Famitsu, and it has been quite the week for Leon Kennedy & co. Resident Evil Requiem has been hot off the mark in its debut week, selling over 155,000 units on PS5 and over 38,000 on Switch 2. This means Mario Tennis Fever has slipped down the scale a little, not even making the podium this time,...
Reminder Resident Evil's Generation Pack Is Leaving The Switch 2 eShop This Month
Get Requiem and the Gold Editions in one deal
Capcom released not one or two, but three Resident Evil games for the Switch 2 last month, and if you haven't already got them, don't forget you can still get the limited-time Generation Pack from the eShop. This includes the new game Resident Evil Requiem along with the Gold Editions of Resident Evil 7...
News Resident Evil Requiem Has Already Sold Over 5 Million Copies
Performing with Grace
Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem has already sold over 5 million copies since its release on 27th February 2026 (thanks, Eurogamer). Yeah, that's 5 million in less than a week, folks. We're not sure what the platform split is for this running total, but with the combined release of the standalone game and the
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil Requiem?
Just how evil is this resident..?
Capcom has come out guns blazing with its latest Switch 2 release: a full-fat survival horror experience in the form of Resident Evil Requiem. Launching on the same day as other platforms, this is really the first time this has happened in.... well, bloomin' ages. It's a belter, too. In our review, we said that it...
UK Charts Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Sales Comparable To Cyberpunk 2077
It also sold more than Mario Tennis Fever
The latest UK charts data is in, and as expected, Resident Evil Requiem has claimed the top spot following its launch on 27th February 2026. Switch 2 sits at the bottom of the platform split, contributing 4% of the overall launch sales. With that said, however, The Game Business' Christopher Dring has...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th February)
REplay
With another busy month in the world of Nintendo behind us, the weekend is finally here. There was plenty of juicy news this week, as we saw Balatro arrive in an all-new Switch 2 version (RIP our spare time), Nintendo continued to release waves of updates, the 3DS tu
Video Resident Evil Requiem Side-By-Side Comparison (Switch 2 & PS5 Pro)
Capcom has done it again
Capcom has done a great job with the Switch 2 port of Resident Evil Requiem, but if you're still debating about it and the PlayStation 5 release, you've come to the right place. We've shared a side-by-side comparison of the game running on the Switch 2 and the PS5 Pro, and as you can see, the wizards behind other Switch 2...
Gallery Check Out These Close-Up Shots Of The Resident Evil Switch 2 Controller
Whaddayabuyin'?
If you've had your eye on a Switch 2 Pro Controller but haven't yet pulled the trigger (they're not cheap, granted), you've probably also had your eyes on the new Resident Evil-themed one. Well, Nintendo kindly sent one over to Nintendo Life Towers and we can confirm that it is indeed a Switch 2 Pro Controller — a pad we...
Previews
Feature Zelda, Layton, Mega Man - 10 Games We Played At TGS 2025 Coming To Switch 1 & 2
Evil Residents, Stories of Monster Hunters, Quests for Dragons, and more!
With the release of Switch 2, fans of their handheld hybrids will be relieved to hear that, compared to last year, there were many more Nintendo games to play at the Tokyo Game Show. This time around, the massive displays put up by the likes of Capcom and Square Enix had a...
Hands On Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Footage - A Surprisingly Tense Port
Spooky fun in the palms of your hands
[video: warned: It's Resident Evil, so there are some grisly, head-bitey bits in this video After so many years of performance issues on the original Switch, I haven’t quite gotten used to the fact that most games on Switch 2 hit a stable 60fps and that modern third-party blockbusters run on it well. As such,...
About The Game
A new era of survival horror arrives with Resident Evil Requiem, the latest and most immersive entry yet in the iconic Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core.
Comments 1
I would truly love to see some more gameplay from the Switch 2 version.
I'm not nervous - Im interrested
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