Resident Evil Requiem Scares Its Way Onto Nintendo Switch 2

During the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, it was revealed that the upcoming installment of Capcom’s renowned horror series, Resident Evil: Requiem, will be available for play on the Nintendo Switch 2 starting February 27, 2026. This release date coincides with when the game will also drop on other consoles and PC systems.

Initially, Resident Evil: Requiem was revealed at Summer Game Fest back in June. This upcoming Resident Evil installment takes place 30 years following the initial Raccoon City catastrophe. The protagonist is Grace Ashcroft, an FBI agent, who explores the abandoned Wrenwood Hotel in pursuit of explanations after a string of gruesome occurrences.

Simultaneously, it was revealed that the versions of Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village labeled as Gold Editions would be released for Switch 2 on the same date. The Gold Edition for both RE7 and REV combine the main game with downloadable expansions in a single transaction.

During the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast, approximately an hour was dedicated to unveiling updates and previews for games destined for both the original Nintendo Switch and its upcoming successor. Specific launch dates were confirmed for sequels like Hades 2, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, while the concluding announcement introduced a new Fire Emblem title, Fortune’s Weave.

During the initial 20 minutes of the broadcast, there was a focus on the 40th anniversary celebration for Super Mario Bros. This event includes updated versions of both Super Mario Galaxy games for the Nintendo Switch 2, a special edition of Super Mario Bros. for the same platform, a gathering at Bellabel Park, a new tennis game titled Mario Tennis Fever, and an exciting new Yoshi game called “Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.” Additionally, it was confirmed that the next movie in the Mario franchise will be called “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and is scheduled to premiere in theaters on April 2026.

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2025-09-12 18:10