Resident Evil Requiem: Release Date Confirmed for Switch 2
After months of anticipation, CAPCOM has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem (also known as Biohazard Requiem) will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026. The date coincides with its launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The news, revealed during the recent Nintendo Direct, has unleashed a wave of excitement among survival horror fans, as this new title celebrates the saga's 30th anniversary and marks an important milestone in the franchise's history.
A Dazzling New Trailer
The announcement not only brought with it the release date but also a new trailer that offers a first look at what awaits us in this ninth main title of the saga. The game promises to be a chilling and profoundly immersive experience. CAPCOM describes Resident Evil Requiem as "Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living."
The Story: Grace Ashcroft at the Center of Horror
The game introduces us to Grace Ashcroft, an FBI intelligence analyst whose career is motivated by the death of her mother, the reporter Alyssa Ashcroft. With little field experience, her investigation into a new disease leads her to a case that is directly connected to her mother's assassination, which occurred years ago.
What begins as a mission to analyze an anomaly quickly becomes a desperate fight for survival. Grace finds herself trapped in the desolate and quarantined ruins of Raccoon City, where the facility has been devastated by a new strain of the T-Virus, unleashing grotesque creatures and unimaginable mutations.
Her journey is not only physical but also a psychological odyssey, as she confronts the horrors that her own field of study has unleashed. As she progresses, Grace uncovers a dark conspiracy that extends far beyond the walls of the laboratory, revealing that the nightmare she's immersed in is far worse than she could have ever imagined.
More Horror on Switch 2: RE 7 and Village Are Also Coming
In addition, it has been confirmed that both Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village will also receive versions for Switch 2 on the same day, further expanding the library of horror games available on the console. It's important to remember that these titles originally launched in 2017 and 2021, with versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S following in June 2022.
What to Expect from Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2?
With its launch scheduled for 2026, Resident Evil Requiem is shaping up to be a must-have title for survival horror fans and an excellent demonstration of the new Nintendo Switch 2's capabilities. The game, which has generated great anticipation since its announcement last June, promises to take the franchise to new heights with its focus on complex characters, an immersive narrative, and innovative gameplay. Get ready to try to escape death in an experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
