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Now that multiple outlets have tried Resident Evil Requiem on Nintendo Switch 2, the general consensus is that the game runs well and is a joy to play. Of course, the game will likely run even better on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, it’s a relief to see Nintendo’s little powerhouse handle the game admirably.
It’s important to point out that Resident Evil Requiem (RE9) isn’t out in the wild yet, and reviews are yet to come in. So all we have to go on is early impressions, but the fact that positive noises are being made is a relief to many.
And that’s the beauty of the Switch 2, and its predecessor, the point isn’t to compete with the more powerful systems, it’s to offer an alternative with a portable option. Not all games will work well in this regard, but Resident Evil seems to be carving out a nice little home on Nintendo’s hybrid console.
Not only is Resident Evil Requiem coming to the Switch 2, natively, but Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village are also coming on February 27, 2026. This is something Switch 1 users could have only dreamed of, it also goes some way to completing the set on the console.
An undead family gathering
That’s because Resident Evil 1 (HD), RE0, RE4, RE5, RE6, and both RE Revelations games are already available on the original Switch, and are therefore playable on Switch 2. Meaning Resident Evil fans can have quite the collection of zombie-slaying games to play while on the go.
If that wasn’t enough, popular (and often reliable) insider Nate the Hate also reported that the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and 3 will be joining the Switch 2 line-up at some point in the near future.
Speaking about it on his YouTube channel, Nate said, “From what I’ve been told, games like Resident Evil 2 and 3 are going to have feature parity with the PlayStation and Xbox version.” He also went on to discuss that both games will feature ray-tracing on the console.
While there was no mention of the lauded Resident Evil 4 remake, it sure looks like Capcom is keen to reunite the entire Resident Evil family on the Switch 2 in 2026. Let’s just hope they don’t forget about Resident Evil Code Veronica.
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