The Switch 2 console is set to become a hub for horror games, as Capcom announced during the September Nintendo Direct that it will be releasing ported versions of Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village, alongside the new installment, Resident Evil 9: Requiem, for the platform. All three titles are scheduled for launch on the Switch 2 on February 27, 2026.
Resident Evil 7 is widely regarded as a pivotal moment for both the franchise and Capcom, especially after the lukewarm reception and sales of Resident Evil 6. This game was the first to fully utilize the RE Engine, marking a return to the series` survival-horror roots and earning critical acclaim. Capcom`s remakes of Resident Evil 2 and 3 were also well-received, and the Resident Evil 4 remake stood out as one of the best video games of 2023.
The next title in the series, Resident Evil: Requiem, is slated for release on February 27, 2026, across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. This installment will introduce a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, and will bring players back to Raccoon City—a location left unexplored since its destruction in Resident Evil 2 and 3.