
Capcom has revealed that three games in the Resident Evil series will be making their way to Nintendo Switch in 2019.
The announcement comes via Twitter, with Capcom revealing that Resident Evil, Resident Evil 0, and the much-adored Resident Evil 4 are all on the way next year. More details are naturally expected to follow.
Of course, up until now, the Switch has only seen the Resident Evil Revelations Collection and the Resident Evil 7: Cloud Version in Japan arrive on the console. We'd imagine these new releases could come with fancy, new Switch-specific features and the visual upgrades seen in other, more recent HD ports, but we'll have to wait to hear more to be sure.
Are you excited for these Resident Evil classics on Switch? Join the hype in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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I’ve heard that RE4 is a great game. Now’s a chance for me to play it.
Just in time before Halloween arrives to announced this!
I am getting a bit sick of allthe old games why no good new games.
Finally.
All three are great games, with REmake in particular being one of the greatest survival horror games ever made.
Great to see the two Gamecube remasters finally hitting a Nintendo console again!
wow so many games getting ported to switch. RE4 of course being a real big one
Great news I love all 3 games
@Quarth it is !!
I know this will make a lot of people happy and it's good for the Switch's library but, Jesus, Capcom, can you bring something new to the platform?
After Doom and WF2 it is really hard to imagine that RE7 would not run on the console, it's just a shame that Capcom always uses the cheap side of things when dealing with Nintendo.
Interestingly, these were GameCube exclusives when first released.
I have no idea why capcom is in re release mode but im not complaining!!! (just give me all four onimusha games on the go)
RE4 is a legit game changer here.
updates 2019 "to get list"
Glorious! I don't know HOW many times I've played RE4! That has to be the best Resident evil game ever (imo of course) along with RE7. I have the upgraded PC version of RE4 as well. I will now be buying these all again on the Switch! Hot damn this is exciting news😏🤗 And Zero is the only one I haven't beaten.
@tourjeff Better than NES games. Resident Evil Remake is one of the best video games ever in my opinion.
Yes ! great news, but don't stop there Capcom, might as well release 5, 6 and the light-gun Chronicles games too ! the latter would work great with the joy-cons
Ah I’m hoping it will be a physical release, would love to play through the 4th again and actually finish the original
While I wish Capcom would put more actual new games on Switch, it's awesome to have these classic games on the go. Not to mention that RE4 on Switch could be the definitive edition if it features the Wii version's motion controls as well as HD remastered graphics. Nice!
I really dislike 4, I think its just the part where you have to look after the woman, she just kept on getting in the way.
But the original (hopefully its the remake and not just a re-hash of the Gamecube version) is great.
Also I doubt it but hopefully Physical??? People are shouting it all over the tweet for physicals, but knowing Capcom i doubt it
PHYSICAL RELEASES, PLEASE CAPCOM. Enough with the digital guff.
Physical in Europe, Capcom. Pretty please, with sugar on top so I don't question my judgement for buying all of these again.

Welp, getting three of the best RE games next year. Maybe I should finally play these.
Can I get the original RE instead of the remake for once? I actually prefer that version.
RE4 is neat though, might get that one. Zero did nothing for me.
Capcom is going all-out with the compilations and recollections... and... am I the only one perfectly fine with this? I mean, Street Fighter, Megaman, Megaman X, the Beat'em Up Bundle and now this? If they want to give Nintendo fans stuff they've been missing out on for the last twenty years, well then, rerelease away, Capcom, rerelease away!
@BlueOcean makes me wonder if this is just a hint of the first of many GameCube games being ported to switch. One can only hope!
Yes, I will absolutely play RE4 once again. This is fantastic news!
@The_ghostmen I guess if you have played them all I can see the issue but there are many who haven’t so it makes a lot of sense to put them out. The more the merrier I’d say.
This is awesome news,can't wait to play he original and 4 on the go.
inb4 download or cloud only
If they're releasing physically, I'll definitely buy them all.
If they release only digitally... I'm not so sure, because I already have all three games on GameCube anyway. And on Wii as well in RE4's case.
Really hate how Capcom releases next to nothing physically on Switch here in Europe.
@BlueOcean Oh yeah, definitely better than NES games but Nintendo actually brings new games to the Switch (as you would and should expect), however, Capcom, so far, brought only a new Mega Man game to the platform, everything else are ports of very old games.
I'm not saying they are not good but I would expect more from them.
They surely are going on the cheap route on the Switch platform.
Omg yes. Resi 1 and 0 are my favorites. Which reminds me I still need to get back into revelations 2 and beat it. Wow I'm so pumped!
RE4 is probably one of the best games of any generation, I remember getting it on release day for the GameCube and it just blew me away.....even my wife who rarely plays games loved it.
Amazing ! Never played 4!
RE4 and Okami are going to be ported to every new console ever made for the rest of time. No point complaining about it, it's going to happen. We'll all be telling our grandkids to buy them some day.
Now we want Breath of fire 3 and 4 on Switch for on the go. And Dragons Dogma Arisen. Thank you
Hopefully these get Wii style pointer controls
Finally RE4 on Switch. One of the best games I've ever played, and one of few I'd call perfect (as a game can be). It deserves to be easily available to everyone.
But I need to know if it has any sort of motion aiming or HD rumble, which is the only thing that could get me to double dip.
RE4 is amazing I may have to get that again.
Yussss! My three favourite Resident Evil games! I haven't played Zero since I traded my GameCube for a Wii in 2006. Exciting! 😁
Very nice!
Holy JEJDJNDNS. Some good news to start the day off
Remake and Zero are my favorites,can't wait to play them on Switch!
Awesome! When RE Revelations was announced, the first thing I thought was "give me RE4 portable!" It's one of my most played games, and I'm stoked to have it on Switch!
Honestly, I'm fine with Capcom releasing ports on Switch. I would rather they do that then release subpar crap. At least we know that RE Remake and RE4 are stellar games!
Maybe they'll update Mercenaries on resi to multiplayer coop!
REmake is my fave of the series. 4 is fun and a game changer for the series and zero is a nice addition. 5 and... 6 shrugs would be cool to get as well.
@Alucard83
I don't really care for the other two, but getting Breath of Fire 3 on Switch would make me so happy.
Also, I'd really wish Capcom would also release the original version of RE2 on any current console, as I don't like the direction the remake is taking.
Now, I'm a scaredy-cat, but for me, the village sequence at the start of the game redefined survival horror. Jumping through windows, barricading doors and the screaming like a small child who had dropped their ice cream on the floor (that was me not the game). Ye sold.
I just finished Resi 4 and it was honestly one of the greatest third-person shooters I've ever played. I would happily play it in handheld mode in a dark room.
I'll buy 4 again if they add the Wii motion controls to it.
I’ll take all 3 thank you.
I don't need RE 4 yet again but it remains my favorite in the series. Wouldn't mind however playing 2 or Code Veronica again. Make it happen Capcom.
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This is pretty big news! Honestly I will probably be buying all three of these!
If Capcom wants to bring old games to Switch, why not also bring Killer 7 and the two Viewtiful Joe games?
Year 3 is looking like year 2 on Switch. 4 old games from SE and now 3 old games from Capcom.
Sprinkle in at least 1 New game announcement in there guys? You know, like you did on every other platform 🙄
@Quarth in my opinion still the best in the series. Its a GREAT game.
but no RE2 remake?
lol okay, Crapcom.
Great news, loved all three of these on gamecube and will definitely triple dip to get RE4 on switch.
Never played much of 4 either. Have it on GC but never got into it. Finally I can complete it.
@Whalehome
Not so sure about Killer 7, but yes please for Viewtiful Joe!
Great news on Resi 4, that is a real favourite of mine, and yes I will buy it yet again.
Just saw the original is coming too, loved the gamecube version of that.
I will get these.
Never thought 0 or 4 were all that. Day 1 buy on Resident Evil 1 though.
Double double dip on resi games
Re4 on the go sounds very awesome indeed.
RE4 saved Gamecube. It was the best action game that generation, revolutionary even... it changed all the action games since then. However, it didn't aged well, if you play it today it will be mediocre.
I'd rather Capcom bring more recent DMC to Switch.
Hoping for these all to be physical but with Capcom’s track record for Switch ports we can only dream...
@Agramonte Normally, I can see your side, but that post was just petulant. I'm embarrassed for you lol.
Great news. I'll get RE4 because its RE4 but skip the rest. I have them all on 360 and One so
Very nice, enjoyed both RE & RE2 on the switch. That boss tough Maydaaay mayday maydaaaay.
@Quarth You heard right, just completed it again on Wii for the umpteenth time, the last third is a bit rubbish but overall fantastic game
I’m getting 4 and 0, since I’ve never played them.
@Guiltygear By far the most difficult part of Revelations 1. Loved the challenge, though.
Missed the boat on these in my youth. Just played through the Resident Evil HD Remaster last month. Hands down one of my favorite games of all time. RE4 for PS4 has been sitting on my shelf for a while now, looks like I'll be trading it in and holding out for next year's Switch release instead. RE0 wasn't very high on my priority list, but availability on Switch just bumped it up a few notches.
Boo - where’s Disney Afternoon Collection for Nintendo Switch, Capcom!
Let me guess. Digital.
And just the ones I already have. No 2 or 3.
GET IN!!!!!
Resident Evil 4 is my favourite game of all time and now I can play it in me bed!
Capcom you beauties!
I will buy only in retail-box version.If it comes digital only,sorry,but i wont!Same happent on revelations 2 and i bought it on pc.
Very good games thought and i'd like to play them again,especially on switch.
@GrailUK I've been pretty consistent on the need of having a mix of "new" and "old" from publishers. Expecting for that to happen by year 3 is neither those 2 things. Give us more old RE but also give something big and new like DMC or Viewtiful Joel.
Just balance it out. I'll support Vampyr on Switch before any of this.
Next time on Capcoms' Switch port extravaganza... Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure!!
Genuinely I'd love for that game to come to Switch.
@GrailUK I'm the same. I was making noise and shushing myself and squirming the whole game. Alan Wake was rough, too!
What are you buying?
Only played RE4 Wii version on Wii U and didn't enjoy using the wiimote and nunchuck, so I'll defenitely give it a go with normal controls on the Switch. It's a great game! Might try the others too
My life is now, complete! This is a dream come true for me!!!
This is great. Happy for ya all
@Perryg92 I would genuinely love for that to happen, Zack & Wiki is one of the most criminally overlooked games of all time, a true hidden gem if ever there was one !
I'm loving all the Capcom ports, bring them on i say, would love the whole DMC and Viewtiful Joe games to be next to come to the Switch, oh and the Disney Afternoon Collection
Heh heh heh heh, thank you.
And still the Gamecube release of RE2 shall remain the last time (since the n64 port) that Nintendo ever had it on their systems... baffles me. Just release an updated port. Doesn't even have to be remastered...
It's hard to be excited about anything from Capcom considering how P-poor their Switch physical track record is. As much as I don't want to support them, I keep importing their releases as they inexplicably refuse to release them here. What the hell were they thinking releasing the Xbox version of Mega Man 11 at retail here and not the Switch version?! Absolute morons.
Japan-exclusive or not, if they were to release all of these on cartridge, then I shall buy them all, especially the first game, which I played to death on the good old DS. If they are digital only, then I will skip them or do what I did with Revelations 2 and "buy" them with gold coins (and gold coins *only). They won't be seeing a cent from me otherwise.
@Quarth
It is not a great Resi game. The two others are though.
Resi games is defined by the survival-horror genre.
4-5-6 are action games. So it really depends what type of genre you want to play.
Sadly, "fan-favourite" means I've played every version of these games already. That doesn't mean that, at the right price, I'll p(l)ay them again.
You can get these for around $8 in the ps store now. Can't wait to pay $40 for a Switch version
@BlueOcean and now it's back where it belongs now.
Also bring RE5 and REmake2 at some point next year. RE7 in physical form would be great too! Remake 3 too. 6, eh, only if you really want to. I have that on the PS3, never to be bought EVER again, it looked pretty, but that was it.
All on cartridge in Europe please capcom!!!
YEEEEEESSSS!!! I know it's the most re-released game, but I can't wait for RE4 on Switch. Just replayed it last month for the first time in a decade and it was as good as ever.
@BigKing nah! I want it to be the full & $60!
Nintendo tax is sweet!
@Silly_G The release of Revelations 2 on Switch is really frustrating indeed. I loved the first on 3DS, it's actually one of my most played games on it. Then, the second wasn't even available on a Nintendo system. When it finally became available on Switch, it was digital-only in Europe. The physical version of the "bundle" was with a download code and not even that was released in Europe, so it required an import, a big SD card, AND a huge download...
@Silly_G yeah capcom keep giving europe the short end recently with digital only titles for us, i would expect these to be digital only too.
So basically two Gamecube released games and one Wii game? Why not give us re2 like everyone wanted?
I assume we are getting the HD remastered versions of 0,1 and 4. Well thats a turn up! I see no reason we shouldn't get the code veronica remaster too. If we could get that 2 remake they are doing to go along with them that would be perfect, but I do think if that happens it would end up being a cloud version which is a shame. No need for the black sheep of the family though, nemesis.
@The_ghostmen I'm the opposite. I'd rather rebuy a game I know is great that I'll play again and again. So sick of buying a new game released with bugs, weekly patches, day 1 paid DLC, as well as in most cases, be a boring 'by the numbers' game that i either have to force myself to play through or stop playing after a few hours.
It'd make sense for Capcom to put the Revelations games on sale during this announcement, and the fact it's Halloween. Think I've only seen sales on these once in NA, and several times in EU.
I'm not personally a RE fan, but I also won't deny that the presence of this popular series will do the Switch a few favors.
Good news. It seemed weird for any successful system to not have RE4 so at least the balance of the universe is restored.
@Agramonte I get ya. I have a horrible feeling that 2019 is going to be expensive lol.
But can we get Resident Evil 7 switch version (ported by panic button) for real?
Can we also get those Wii exclusive light gun games? And how about remaking the online only ps2 outbreak games but for Switch?
Also give me Devil may cry collection as well!
@Quarth it is so good, playing it for the first time on GameCube was one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had! The Wii Edition was even better.
Nice. I would love to relive these classics on the portable console hybrid. A perfect fit for switch!
@Shiryu what are you buying?
@GrailUK I'm ok with that - I do not have Cable. Opens up the cash for Video Games and Netflix 🙂
@Retr0gamedad I'll buy it at a high price...
@BlueOcean and all ported straight to Wii with added waggle. And all 3 sitting in my backlog... might have to upgrade if the price is right (though if not Capcom have been pretty consistent at discounting this series)
RE4 is one of my all time favourite games, I've played through it 3,possibly 4 times now and will surely do so again once it comes to Switch. Being able to experience it in handheld mode for the first time is reason enough.
Im very happy with this news. Gonna buy all three, I particularly wanted to Re4, as that is still one of my favorite games ever.
Give them on a cartridge Capcom or no money from me!
@The_ghostmen Me too BUT I'll always take Resident Evil ports. RE4 is soooo good. But still, where are all the new games or nearly near ports? This year's holiday season is really embarrassing for Nintendo outside of Smash and maybe Pokemon - biggest 3rd party game they're pushing hard is Diablo.
Hehehe
I’ll buy it at a high price
Any chance re2 remake will work on switch? Or do you think it will be available only to stream?
@Sadist We have a winner! (It was so hard to resist quoting that lol!)
Resident evil 4 is a classic one of my favourite games on the cube why don’t they just give us the remastered collection you can get on PS4 would be great on the go
Awesome! RE1 and 4 will be mine, I pove them and playing them on the go must be great.
Now, Capcom please bring us RE 2 (remake, if posible), Code Veronica, and 7 (not the cloud version)! And I will be happy.
People cry about ports? I'm putting on my admiral's hat and waving them in to the pier enthusiastically. XD
Never finished 4. I just could not jive with the change in mechanics. But I never got around to 0 and REmake is probably one of my favorite games of all time. So 0 and REmake are probably definite buys at some point for me. Do wish we were getting the RE2 remake as well.
@Dang69 i have no problem they release the games.
the switch is just turning into the wiiu again for me.
most of the games that get released
have been free on psplus 2 years ago (rogue legacy and such) for me.
would be so damn happy if they just released
mario maker
mario 3d world
wind waker
freak i'll even want nintendo land.
the saints row the third port was the drop to old crap they keep getting.
nintendo has so much better games to choose from.
Wii motion controls and digital for me. I love ports. Give me more games, ports or not.
And thats now 4 home Nintendo consoles in a row that RE4 has appeared on (If you count the Wii download on the Wii U eShop). XD
I just want the frame rates to be locked at 60 fps. Capcom, do whatever it takes in terms of resolution and strict polygon budgeting to make this happen!
Give me motion controls for RE4 like the Wii version and you'll have a day one buyer here.
Btw do we know if they will be cloud versions? Id prefer physicals, would accept digital but would definitely be upset if it's cloud based
@The_ghostmen
I think some will look back at the switch and it’s Con will be just this.. I love it, but just too much emphasis of gaming on the go, and not much emphasis on new software coming to the system. I’m loving dark souls remastered in the switch but it’s old, and looks exactly like the 360 version with worse audio, more than half a decade later and $40 lol
@Cobalt What is the Switch ?
It's a state of the art console that plays all kinds of games, old and new ones, as a portable and as a TV console. There is nothing embarrassing about it. It's all in your mind. It's a wonderful machine that gives joy and a very succesful one so far. Cheers!
Not bad. I like the classic style re games, not so much re4. It's an action game and re5 does action better. But I'll probably get all three.
What happened to Code Veronica, though? It was released in HD for the x360/ps3, but never got released on pc and now will be missing from Switch.
Just a warning about REmake: they lost the original files for the prerendered backgrounds, so they just upscaled and filtered the low res GC original files. In some cases, they look like distorted to hell gif files since they tried sharpening filters. 0 doesn't have that problem and they actually provided high free backgrounds.
Cya
Raziel-chan
@Cosats
The success is falling appart my friend... :/
How come a 5 years old system like the PS4 sells 2 times more than the new success Nintendo system in the US ?
It's insane in that case, because if the Switch is a success, what's the PS4 then ? lol
@Cobalt You have got wrong sales for PS4 then. Check it again twice before complaining for things without common logic.
@Cobalt
Nintendo fanboys will argue with you about that statement lol. I love Nintendo but you’re right. Switch Get indies, old ports, and the occasional new game every 3 months. I’ve been a Nintendo fan since the snes, in my opinion 2018 has been the worst year for Nintendo as far as things to play since I’ve been a fan. What am I currently playing and loving? Dark souls remastered on my switch.. again.. and old port, that’s the theme with my switch.. what were the last games I played on my switch? South Park stick of truth(which came out like 3 weeks ago on switch) and tropical freeze and hollow knight..
@Mgene15 Switch is the best Nintendo console so far and 2018 is, so far, a very good year for the console. You must be one of those Nintendo fanboys that like to whine about everything.
@Cosats
https://www.neogaf.com/threads/september-2018-npd-hardware.1467023/
https://venturebeat.com/2018/10/23/september-2018-npd/
Amen !
@hatch I still have my Wii copy and haven't bought RE4 for anything else, but I might just buy it for the Switch if it has controls similar to the Wii's, not gyro controls, but pointer.
@Syrek24
You seem to only pay attention to me when I voice my opinion on something negative about Nintendo. Where are you on the other 60% of my posts about the positive things I talk about with Nintendo. You can’t pick n choose.
JILL SANDWICHES FOR EVERYONE!!!
@Syrek24
What do I gain? I don’t gain anything. I get to voice both my positive and negative opinions on Nintendo on these comment sections. If it upsets you that I don’t 100% kiss Nintendo ass , then that’s on you. Deal with it or block me. It’s not the end of the world.
Awesome, how about this collection next?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Disney_Afternoon_Collection
Omfg best news ever
@EdwinJ
Yess! I’d love the Disney afternoon collection
@Quarth RE4 is one of the best games that I ever played. Of all the GameCube games that I ever had, RE4 is the one that I held on to the longest.
I've owned Splatoon 2 since day one and I just turned on the motion controls last week, so now I really hope RE4 supports motion aiming since aiming with sticks feels clunky to me now. I heard the Wii version had great motion aiming.
@EdwinJ You could say Capcom are REally stalling in regards to Disney Afternoon Collection on Switch.
I‘m soooooooo happy!!!!!! Thank you Capcom!!!!!!
@The_ghostmen cause most new games aren't good let alone most games.
The same 3 games that were on the GameCube and Wii? While I'm glad they are re-releasing some good old digital only ports, it would had been nice to see a compilation of the more recent Resident Evil games like RE5, RE6, and RE7 that never appeared on Nintendo systems. Also bringing a port of the Resident Evil 2 HD remake would be nice too. All I'm asking is stopping giving us too many old titles that we already play to death gen after gen and start giving us some of the more recent entries.
@Cobalt time to dust off my PC and buy RE7. i'd get it for switch. but it's only a cloud version.
I agree with comments above praising RE4 as one of the best games ever, but Capcom should replace jarring Latin voice clips with Spanish ones because the game takes place in Spain!
I don't understand why anyone, in a few years time, would look back at the Switch in a negative light just because it's a port machine. The GBA had plenty of ports/remakes and I've never heard of anyone who solely hates the GBA for being "a port machine".
@Cosats "What is the Switch? It's a state of the art console".
Switch is anything but that...
@Spoony_Tech It's likely that Capcom will remake Code Veronica if RE2 is commercially successful. After all, Code Veronica is considered a gem by critics and fans.
@Pirlo_ze_sniper There is no chance that Switch will get Resident Evil 2 because it uses the same engine as Resident Evil 7. It will probably receive a cloud version in Japan but it will only be available on Xbox One, Windows and PS4 as a game.
"Here's a Switch port. It might be handy if you, the master of portable gaming, take it with you."
@iammikegaines Who knows, hopefully they'll re-release GameCube games eventually, remastered preferably.
@Mrtoad
I just think it lacks a personality I would never describe a hatred for the switch. It’s more of a con. Not much new software with it. While it’s good that Nintendo is making up for the lack of Wii U success with the switch, i believe that’s getting in the way of making the switch focus on new games for its system.
@tourjeff Well, I assume that the costs of downgrading and adapting RE7 to a much less powerful platform is something that they have thought about but they probably think that it's not worth it. The Wolfenstein II doesn't look quite right on Switch.
It doesn't surprise me that Capcom is porting older games to Switch because of this and also because it's happening with Nintendo's own games, and that does surprise me. I would expect Nintendo to produce more new games now that they have merged the two divisions.
The only Resident evil I’ve never played was 4.. so this will be awesome
Haters gone hate!!
Yep the usual haters can't help themselves
@WaveBoy Exactly, RE7 runs like a charm on the other consoles at 60 fps but on Switch the resolution would had to be much lower, probably dynamic reaching 360 like The Wolfenstein II, with low-resolution textures, compressed audio and sub-30 fps so the CPU can handle the game... It wouldn't look nor play right on Switch.
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2018-wolfenstein-2-switch-tech-analysis
@Toadie @WaveBoy Just wanted to say that I'm a fan of Zack & Wiki too. It was one of the games that made best use of the Wii Remote and the visual style was perfect for the Wii capabilities.
Time to buy RE4 for the fifth time!
Great news. Resident Evil 4 was excellent on the Wii. Providing it's a good port I will pick it up again. Just hope these are released physically, I have a feeling all 3 will be download only...
NO JILL SANDWICH, NO BUY
CAPCOM, DON'T MESS UP
You are so bought
I've somehow only ever beaten RE7 despite having a bunch of the other games, maybe these ports will be worth the repurchase.
Oh, man! The Wii title card with that voice speaking "Resident Evil.. FOURRRR" is still a running gag with me and my friend.
As well as "Ahhh, I'll buy it at a high pricccce!" Gonna be fun. If not too expensive.
Halloween just got even better!
@BlueOcean from a gameplay perspective, I'd think RE7 is closer to Outlast. Wolf has fast action and multiple AIs running at a time, RE7 is a slower paced horror game, just like Outlast. It's also closer in graphical presentation too. With camera effects, etc. All of which actually hide the cut backs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctJ-V59Ip3I
@Bunkerneath The GC version was the remake. Since then it's been updated some more on last and current gen consoles, with higher resolutions and updated controls.
@tourjeff RE7 would run on the Switch. Capcom are just being super lazy. They know the Switch is huge in Japan and Japan has much better infrastructure than the west, so they can get away with just streaming the game to the Japanese. Fast, dirty, and cheap.
If they wanted to release it on Switch in the west they'd have to actually get a company to port it to the console. That costs more money and more time. The Outlast games look and run great on the Switch though, so it would definitely be possible.
Great, another version of Resident Evil 4 I have to buy...
But seriously, it's one of the best games ever made. I'll probably still buy it when it comes out for microwaves.
@Richnj Hum, I have played them and RE7 is significantly superior to Outlast in graphic terms. The lighting, textures, animation, models, environments...
@mikegamer It's a stupid complaint and a valid complaint. This year has seen a lot of old stuff put on the Switch. Which is fine - good games are getting love one more time. However there is a point of saturation that's gonna happen with significant new stuff on the system. I mean, the BIG 3rd part game they are hyping so hard for Switch this holiday is getting a Special Switch Console variant...is kind of sad. Good game but, really?
@BlueOcean The Switch version of Revelations 2 is virtually identical to the PS4 version it was ported from graphics-wise (bar the outrageous loading times). It was originally a PS3 game, sure, but the graphics are great (constant 1080p as well), and the performance is pretty good, too - although you only get 60fps in small areas, and there is no fixed rate so it goes up and down, all things considered it's great. Unless Resident Evil 7 is significantly heavier, it should run relatively well on the Switch as long as the same wizards who ported Revelations 1 and 2 are doing the work.
@c2017nlifemedia For reference, here's a video by Digital Foundry comparing Revelations 2 (and 1) on Switch to the real consoles. Spot the differences! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s58Ei38aKIM
@BlueOcean I'm talking about the atmosphere, and the presentation. I'm not suggesting the same quality could be ported down, only that the feel of the game could be kept. Something you said would most definitely be lost, and used a completely different style of game to justify.
@Quarth definitely is! On the GameCube it blew me away!! You will enjoy!!
Wow 200 comments! Lots of RE fans out there! Yea this is great news for us Switch fans but wow the RE2 remaster on PS4 looks insane!! That’s a day 1!! 🤣👍
@Quarth RE4 was probably one of my favourite Gamecube games. I didn't finish it, I got to a point where I got a bit reckless with my ammo and was stuck in a really tough place. But I absolutely loved it. As to whether I'll get a Switch version, I don't know, depends on the price really. Gyro aiming would greatly improve the experience I reckon.
@Geralt then ignore them, you always make silly complaints. Talk about the topics and not about other posters!
@kobashi100 Yep too true, I only popped in to recommend RE4 to @Quarth, and ended up flicking through the comments, a mix of genuinely excited people who want to play these games anywhere and a few bedwetters trying to dampen their parade because the Switch isn't another hermit slab they can play in their musty mancaves....
Wow........
3 very old GameCube games and I bet, some are going crazy now. But come on Capcom! Who needs this and why those 3? How about porting Resi 5 or 6 finally to Switch, those, N Gamers never could play. Seriously, even if they are now "portable", I'm absolutely not interested
@c2017nlifemedia @Richnj Yes, the Switch version of RER2 is pretty good. I am not trying to be negative about a possible RE7 Switch port but RER2 is also available on Vita (that version is bad I've heard) and last generation consoles that are more or less equivalent to Switch in graphical terms, perhaps Switch is a bit better in some areas.
The RER2 engine is MT Framework which is a great engine but designed for last generation consoles. If they wanted to run RE7 on Switch they would have to adapt the RE engine to a mobile and less powerful architecture or port the full game to another engine but that would be incredibly challenging.
One thing is certain, if Capcom makes the RE engine (the new one) work on Switch decently then nothing would stop them from porting also Resident Evil 2 (2019) to Switch. I loved RE7 but I think Resident Evil 2 will be even better because of the story and characters.
@6ch6ris6 @wicked636 @iN5OMANiAC @Captain_EO @Koudai1979 @joey302 @WiltonRoots Thanks everyone, will definitely try it out!
And to the usual suspects trying to rain on everybody’s parade: just cut the crap and go troll somewhere else!
Much as I like those games I'm not buying them for the fourth times... By the way those games are good if you like survival horrors with puzzles. My advice is for you is that don't try to kill every single zombies except for RE4.
so physical cart with download codes? time for the capcom love-hate pattern to begin!
@Quarth RE4 is probably better as a game but RE1 is the best as a survival horror game. Get them all (if you haven't).
@BlueOcean I agree that RE1 sets the tone well if we’re talking about the survival horror genre, but in my opinion it hasn’t aged that well (now I’m talking about the original version). I bet a lot of people will disagree with me though.
@Quarth The PS version of RE1 is no longer scary but the remake still is the best survival horror game ever in my opinion. Current-generation remaster includes optional no-tank controls which is a nice bonus.
@Super_Gravy Good advice for newcomers, RE1 is not about killing all zombies. If you go like that you can't survive until the end. It's about killing strategies, planning routes, puzzles, etc.
I played 4 to death (no pun intended), but it's still a good game for those who are new to the series.
Excellent!
@BlueOcean Take a look at the video I linked, the graphics on PS4, Xbox One and Switch are much, much better than those on PS3 and Xbox 360. The Vita version was an awful port, then again the Vita was never all that powerful anyway (with battery life in mind anyway, otherwise it would have been able to pull off some impressive stuff).
@BlueOcean Haven’t played the remake, but I’ll take your word for it.
I didn't have a chance to play RE:0... now is my chance.
@dew12333 I saw that Killer 7 was announced for a PC release earlier this year, so I was hoping the PETS initiative would happen for that title
@c2017nlifemedia Actually, they cut down on a lot of effects on the Switch version. There's pretty much no AA, the flashlight casts no shadows, model textures are lower quality, so foliage has really tiny draw distance with very visible pop in, etc. Still a good game, but then again it uses an old engine designed for last gen consoles, not the modern one RE7 uses.
Cya
Raziel-chan
I have a feeling the physical edition will have mandatory download, as usual.
Ah, I see Capcom. Port the Gamecube RE games to Switch. Will they get the REmake2 treatment at least? If anything, I never did beat RE0 and actually am a fan of Rebecca Chambers. All in all, I'll be happy for anyone who never played these (I can speak for REmake and RE4 at least, and what little I played of RE0).
@rjejr
A questionable endeavor when it's just a dressed up version of what you already have (i.e. another console version).
But when it's portable + console + tabletop + motion + reloading gestures and HD rumble... I say back up the truck.
No way I'd care enough to buy them on a "home console only" though if I already had a home console version. If you're not adding value via tribrid (or at the bare minimum, handheld) or motion (a genuine gamechanger for RE) then there really isn't much point. Unless you've never played the games, of course. Then there's always value, regardless.
@The_ghostmen have you wished for a Virtual Console?
I’ve never played to the end those games, except RE1 remake that was a blast. Now is the time to try them, perhaps..?
@JaxonH "Unless you've never played the games, of course. Then there's always value, regardless."
Yeah there's that. The industry can't rely on you to single-handily keep them in the black forever.
Also, some TV's only have 2 HDMI ports, 1 for tv, one for gaming, so people keep buying the same games over and over to play on their newest console. I, for one, am looking forward to a Gamepass, EA Access future where all our games are rentals, only purchased if we want. 1 console to play them all. Though not streaming, don't like lag, I like to download what I play.
@Cobalt still trolling i see switch sales are not falling man.
i bet it's digital only
@rjejr
Aside from the fact I prefer physical (although I'm buying all the best games digitally now too- I prefer it digitally now, though I'm not willing to give up my physical collection in exchange for it, so I balance both for now) EA just doesn't have enough games I care about. Mass Effect and Dragon Age aside, but ME has fallen off and I'm willing to bet DA will too with the next release. All that online only DRM MTX ridden stuff like Anthem... not for me. Battlefield, not for me. Sports games, I did actually enjoy FIFA. But aside from one of those per gen and hockey, not for me (and even then they're pretty low on the list).
If it was a game pass with YS and Tales of Vesperia and Valkyria Chronicles and Dark Souls and Monster Hunter and Final Fantasy and TWEWY and DOOM and Wolfenstein and Mega Man and the like, sign me up.
Cool. Not a big fan of 4 and ive played the remake to death but never got around to playing 0 so excited for that one. Great collection nonetheless.
@Tokiwa I would assume that REmake and RE0 will be available together in the Origins Collection with probably REmake on cart and a download code for 0
Good News just wish they were releasing before Halloween this year, and hopefully they will also release Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 on Switch also.
@c2017nlifemedia Yes, I watched it back in the day and you are right, the Switch version looks better than the last-generation versions and more similar to the current-generation versions. What I mean is that the engine is last-gen, and that is also true for the Xbox One and PS4 versions. There is no other Xbox One/PS4 version that looks similar on Switch if they made it specifically for Xbox One/PS4. As you say they improved the graphics of that game for the current generation.
The Vita version is awful, I think it's not the Vita hardware only but that that version was made by somebody else and they did a bad job. I just checked, Frima Studios made it.
Anyways, I'm sure that these three games will look great on Switch.
@JaxonH capcom better bring physical copies of these games or they ll be angry customers/gamers.
@Quarth You're in for a real treat. RE 4 is one of the best games, period. The control scheme on the wii was awesome. I cannot wait for this release.
@Quarth Great! It is not just the new visuals but whole new areas, better puzzles, new sound, new enemies, lighting.. It's basically a brand-new game, a true remake - and PS games haven't aged well.
Only RE4, a game that i beat years ago! Would make me excited to play it and experience it once again. RE4 was truly ahead of its time.
Tried playing RE4 again yesterday and the controls are abysmal (talking about the GC version). It ruined the experience for me, and reminded me why I never really got into the game first time around either (and it's just one of the reasons why I've always considered Eternal Darkness a superior horror game, which, by the way, still holds up brilliantly even to this day, controls and all). Turning the character is like trying to turn a tank--sooo slow--and it just feels kinda clumky control-wise all round. I really hope they somehow tweak them for the Switch version.
my concern is crapcom would put half the game on cartridge while the other as download which crapcom has tendency to do with some of their games(cough)mega man and mega man x collection(cough).
@WaveBoy The Xbox One version of RE7 is 1080p. I have played the demo on both Xbox One and PS4 (PS4 has better anti-aliasing) and the final game on Xbox One X where it's even better (better than PS4 and Pro). The contrast is good too in the final Xbox version (in the demo is weird).
@WaveBoy Wii Sports was also a lot of fun and exercise.
@PrincessBowsette I believe they won't be released as a collection. If I knew Capcom they will slowly port and release them one by one with a price tag similar to Okami. They will be digital only though, nothing old coming from Capcom is gonna get a physical release unless it's a new game like Mega Man 11 or Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. If you want physical you best import them since Japanese always gets them through physical release.
@retro_player_22 im not saying as a collection but in separate physical copies and making them all digital is also not completely good idea would piss off gamers who want them in physical form plus sale wise as well.
@Whalehome
Now Viewtiful Joe is something I can definitely get behind seeing again!
That’s funny. I wore a Resident Evil shirt today for the first time ever, then showed my daughter Res4 for Wii when she asked about it. Now it’s coming to Switch. I really liked that game but bought it for GameCube and Wii. Prob won’t be buying it again.
@gameboy1975 good luck on convincing capcom for that one took us awhile to get monster hunter back on nintendo console besides past systems.
Only RE I played is 2 on N64. I have one on GC that I got for free when I bought AC. Never played it. Are the controls still garbage?
Besides announcing all the Resident Evil games for Switch, the only thing that could’ve made this announcement better is replacing RE0 with RE2 (doesn’t even have to be the remake, just an HD remaster).
As is stands though, this is awesome. I played RE1 almost to completion on GC, and a bit of RE4 on Wii, and enjoyed both. Never played RE0. I’ll probably pick all three of these up at some point.
@PrincessBowsette Well they were all released digital only on the other systems as well so it's likely they will remain digital for Switch too just like the Okami HD remastered and the upcoming Onimusha HD remastered. The only way these will get a physical release for Switch is if Capcom make a physical collection that include two of them with the third one being digital only or if Limited Run wants to make limited copies of them.
@c2017nlifemedia
You said yourself, Revelations 2 was originally a PS3 game. RE7 isn’t. Just because the former runs on the Switch doesn’t in any way mean the latter can.
@Cobalt
“How come a 5 years old system like the PS4 sells 2 times more than the new success Nintendo system in the US ?”
It doesn’t. Your own links show that. In September PS4 sold 60% more than Switch. This was a month when PS4 has its biggest launch of the generation. In August Switch was the biggest selling system in the US.
“It's insane in that case, because if the Switch is a success, what's the PS4 then ?”
Obviously, they’re both huge successes. Switch sold 260k in September in the US, in a month when it had no major new releases. That’s a roaring success by any measure.
RE4 is amazing. Best game of the GC generation (any platform) and legitimately one of the best games ever made.
Its going to be hard NOT buying this again - I don't think I have a working copy of this (GC gone, not sure where my Wii copy is, etc...).
C'mon Capcom - release all 3 in a pack for a decent price, and watch the sales soar
Im happy as all but please Capcom don't make them motion controls exclusive I hate motion controls it was cool during wii era but I prefer a traditional control scheme
Now just port Wind Waker HD to the Switch and I really don't need GameCube VC anymore.
The only one i want is he RE2 remake. It runs on Unreal Engine so panic button should be able to do the trick
@electrolite77 colbat is a troll ignore him.
Please add subtitles. Coz I’m bloody hearing impaired!!
Don't forget about Resident Evil umbrella and darkside chronicles Capcom.
@Quarth
resident evil 4 is imo the best resident evil game ever made.
great story, graphics, gameplay, atmosphere and replay value.
number 4 on my favorite list of best games ever played.
I’m looking forward to 2019 being the year where I play resident evil and final fantasy games for the first time!
treu
2019 is gonna be a great year.
looking forward to final fantasy 9
@JaxonH
im glad developers release digital games, beside that we have to be lucky, since nintendo cardridges are still (shamefull) only 32gb.
thats why fifa on switch got striped of the journey mode. ea cant expect that all consumers have big micro sd carts.
nintendo has to include big sd carts in bundles release for a great price.
i found it even ridicilious that there is not even a sd card included.
would be great for developers and users that it got 256gb storage out of the box
They could also release a collection of the original 1-3, RE3 is a fantastic horror game and to hear the original cheesy voice acting from PlayStation RE1 would be great.
im pretty sure 99% of people wanting to play a past RE game have done so at this point....new games please, not old ones, thank you.
@woodlin37 While I agree new games is always a good thing, what’s wrong with bringing some older ones over? I bet it doesn’t take that much (if any) time away from new projects and I’m pretty sure there are a lot of people, both newcomers and those who’ve already played these games, being excited that these games are coming to Switch.
@PrincessBowsette
Yeah I know. It wasn’t so much as a reply to him as pointing out he inaccuracies to others who might be tempted to believe the BS being spread.
@woodlin37
You don’t know that’s the case. You don’t know how many people want to play them again. People listen to the same music and watch the same TV and films over and over again.
And for the millionth time, ports don’t take the same amount of effort as new games.
@Quarth For its day it was phenomenal. It was the Super Mario Galaxy of 3rd person shooters. It would take a single idea in a level and utilise it in in so many different ways to stay consistantly varied throughout its 25hr campaign time. It also influenced so many games of the following generation such as Gears of War. The Gamecube version had the best console graphics of that generation of consoles also, it was so impressive people thought it was a next gen game. Capcom were, during thst era, the best 3rd party games developer. It has aged a bit but it is the most varied and most influential 3rd persion shooter ever made.
@CupidStunt I remember watching my brother playing it on the GC back then, he had borrowed it from a friend and yeah, it looked incredibly good the little I saw from it. But never got around playing it myself, was heavily into GBA at the time. So now’s my chance to enjoy it. Loved your description of it! Thanks!
@The_ghostmen yeah same, why not make an exclusive? Give all 1-7? 2 remake? .. but nope well give ninty fanes the same games they had 15 years ago
I couldn't care less about these (or any capcom series to be honest) but options are always welcome
Will these make up for the lack of the RE2 Remake coming to Switch?........no. Capcom aren't even being subtle anymore about their lack of interest in bringing new games to the Switch. If there are people that haven't played these then i guess they're worth it. I doubt they'll be priced fairly though when compared to other HD versions out there. The Switch is quickly becoming an afterthought for the majority of third parties now,a cash cow for them with old ports as their only interest for the platform IMO
Having bought these game twice already I may give them a miss.
I do love RE4 and REmake though. Maybe would buy on sale to have portable versions.
I'm more interested in RE2 Remake.
ZZzzzzzzz!
They need to fix some glitches in Revelations 2... my amiibo no longer work, and neither does the BP money transfer. Raid mode was my jam. While these are all great games, not sure how driven I am to revisit them on a new console. I barely played the Wii version because of how much I played it to death on PS2. Just concerned I’ll buy them and they’ll collect dust.
As much as I love this. Especially RE4; that should have came out earlier. Good ol Capcom looking for more profits and looking at switch players who will pay for it because it's "new." I'll buy I just hate sloppy seconds.
I've lost count how many times I've bought these games and I wont be doing so again. That being said 2 of these are excellent with remake in particular such a great game
@dimi it doesn't run on unreal, it runs on Capcoms own RE engine that they used for Resident Evil 7
@Cobalt of course in your eyes there won't be any new games. I suppose the other systems have just new games and nothing else.
I will definitely get these to play on the go.
Yes! RE4 in HD and with motion controls would make the Switch version the definitive version.
...and have it on the go would be pretty sweet, too.
@carlos82 You are right, my bad, its the new FF that runs on UE4. Guess no chance for this one then.
Was there much clamouring for physical only?
I'm just glad they are coming at all! These Iconic titles on the go?
Yes please!
I heard that RE4 was the best one, and the Wii version was the definitive way to play for its motion controls. I hope the motion controls are carried over to the Switch version! I plan to make it my entry point to the series next Halloween season!
@Actaeon_Cryptus Oh really? I'll have to find that setting next time I fire up the 64.
And thanks!
I'm happy with this. People who complain about ports and remasters just don't seem to understand this gaming generation.
I'd rather have a remaster I can play portably then one blown up and bloated to 4K. It at least makes it worthwhile to buy again. I never understand the Ps4 getting Ps3 games and didn't buy them again. A slight bump in graphics and performance isn't enough to make me spend money again.
Portability is.
What about the 3DS, they have the capabilities to release it on there too. Plus I would love to play all five Resident Evil games on mine. Revelations, RE1, RE0, RE4, Mercenaries. Please Capcom. A Resident Evil 3DS theme would be nice too!
@JaxonH I had to reread my original post to have any idea what you were talking about, it was a long weekend.
I didn't mean exactly EA Access, I meant just renting games in general. I've been a renter for probably going on 20 years now - Blockbuster Video, Gamefly, Redbox, trading in games I purchased. Sure I still have a bunch, a dozen or so each of PS, PS2, PS3, Gamecube, Dreamcast, twice that on Wii U, half that on Switch and PS4, But mostly I just buy games for my kids now.
So I'm like you, I prefer physical, but I also prefer digital. But really, there's no point in me buying stuff anymore. Up until 50 I was all about having stuff, but something clicked after 51, now it's all like - do I really want my kids to have to get rid of this after I'm gone, or sell it when I move into the old age home? There's only so much room in a casket I'll be burned in for stuff.
So while I prefer physical - God of War and Ni No Kuni 2 were $48 each on Amazon with Prime, and I traded each in for about $20 when I was done, can't do that digitally at release - it's a physical rental, not to keep. Same for DQXI once I finish it. I prefer digital when it's under $5 or on PS+. Though to be fair I did keep the GoW box, that was kinda cool looking.
So bring on PS+ Now for $15 a month with all Day 1 releases. Though at that price Id' probably still nto get it and take the opportunity to catch up with my backlog, I really want to play The Wticher 3 Complete and Skyrim, those will take me 150 hours each.
Very happy to hear this announcement; will definitely pick up all three for my collection. Now if we could get parts 2, 3 and Code: Veronica my collection will be complete and my OCD would be finally be at ease. (I have a mild obsession with keeping things in chronological and alphabetical order...)
Also- wouldn’t it be marvelous if Capcom were to be charmed enough to release Killer 7, No More Heroes and Viewtiful Joe to the Switch as well? I would be absolutely thrilled to play those again.
@PrincessBowsette
Yeah, I'm certainly not holding my breath on that.
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