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- Resident Evil Requiem will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, making it the first new installment in the series to premiere on a Nintendo console since Resident Evil Revelations (2012).
- The games smooth performance on the Nintendo Switch 2 was unexpected, requiring minimal adjustments due to its RE Engine and positive results from testing Resident Evil Village on the system.
- Game Director Koshi Nakanishi praised the Switch 2s Game Chat feature for its potential in enhancing the multiplayer experience of Resident Evil Requiem, offering players a way to feel less isolated during gameplay.
- A previously undisclosed detail was revealed in the blog: The Scarmiglione enemy in Resident Evil Requiem was inspired by the Iron Knuckle from The Legend of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link.
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Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom’s upcoming survival horror game slated for release on February 27, 2026, is already generating buzz. Amidst online leaks and spoilers, a noteworthy story has emerged: the game’s unexpected journey to the Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup. In a new “Creators Voice” video published by Nintendo, game director Koshi Nakanishi explained that Capcom initially doubted Resident Evil Requiem’s performance on the new Nintendo hardware. Because the Switch 2 was unannounced when development began, a port wasn’t initially planned. However, after acquiring a Switch 2 development kit, the team tested an internal conversion of Resident Evil Village. The positive results with Village, running on the RE Engine, made the studio confident enough to attempt a Requiem port. The team was surprised by the game’s smooth performance, which required minimal adjustments. According to Nakanishi, they did a “triple take” when they saw Resident Evil Requiem running so fluidly on the console, needing to confirm it was truly running on the Nintendo Switch 2. Nakanishi also praised the Switch 2’s Game Chat feature, highlighting its suitability for Resident Evil Requiem because it offers players a way to feel less isolated and frightened during gameplay.
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem Hits Nintendo Switch 2 Launch – New Era of Survival Horror
This success led Capcom to include the Nintendo Switch 2 in Requiem’s launch alongside the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S versions. This marks the first time since Resident Evil Revelations (2012) that a new installment in the series has premiered on a Nintendo console on launch day. Nakanishi also revealed that the Scarmiglione enemy in Resident Evil Requiem was inspired by the Iron Knuckle from The Legend of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link—a previously undisclosed detail. [Cover image for YouTube video: Evolving Survival Horror for a New Era Resident Evil Requiem Creators Voice Nintendo Switch 2] With Resident Evil Requiem launching on multiple platforms, will you experience Capcom’s new horror adventure on the Nintendo Switch 2, or opt for more powerful machines?
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