Switch 2 Impresses with Resident Evil Requiem and Ray Tracing

Nintendo Switch 2 Impresses with Ray-Traced Resident Evil Requiem and Native Ports of 7 & Village

Capcom announced Resident Evil Requiem for the Nintendo Switch 2 at the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, a reveal that highlights the console's graphical capabilities. Capcom will release the game on February 27, 2026, launching simultaneously with versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Digital Foundry analyzed trailers for Resident Evil Requiem, confirming that the Switch 2 version utilizes ray tracing global illumination. While this advanced feature is present, Digital Foundry noted some visual compromises, such as lower-resolution shadows and reflections. Additionally, Capcom will bring Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village to the Switch 2, notably without requiring cloud streaming—a significant upgrade from their current Switch iterations. For a visual comparison of Resident Evil Requiem between the Switch 2 and PC, and to see how good it looks, viewers can refer to the YouTube video titled "Resident Evil Requiem: Switch 2 vs PC... And It's Looking Good."

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