Resident Evil Requiem Coming to Switch 2 in February 2026

In a nutshell

  • New Mainline Entry: RE Requiem launches February 27, 2026 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
  • Switch 2 Triple Release: RE 7 and Village also arrive on Switch 2 the same day, all as native offline versions (not cloud-based).
  • Immersive Gameplay: Players can toggle between first- and third-person views, powered by RE ENGINE for hyper-realistic visuals and intense horror storytelling.

Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem is coming to Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, making it a simultaneous global release with the PS5 and Xbox Series.

It is launching alongside Switch 2 ports of Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village.

All three titles will be fully playable offline and are not cloud-based versions, ensuring fans get the full horror experience natively on the Switch 2.

Resident Evil Requiem – A New Chapter in Raccoon City

Set in a hauntingly ruined Raccoon City, Resident Evil Requiem introduces players to Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst drawn into a chilling investigation when a mysterious body is found in the same hotel where her mother died eight years prior. As Grace uncovers the truth behind the outbreak that devastated Raccoon City, players will navigate a gripping narrative filled with psychological horror and pulse-pounding action.

The game features a dynamic gameplay system that allows players to switch between first-person and third-person perspectives in real time, adding a fresh layer of immersion to the survival horror formula.

Ethan Winters Returns

Alongside Requiem, Capcom is bringing back fan-favorite protagonist Ethan Winters in Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition and Resident Evil Village Gold Edition.

These critically acclaimed titles will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, offering players a chance to relive Ethan’s harrowing journey through grotesque landscapes and terrifying encounters.

Are you excited for these three games coming to the Switch 2?

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