The mansion door creaks open, not in the shadows of a game but on the stage of Nintendo’s latest showcase. Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth entry in the legendary survival horror franchise, will release day one on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Players won’t have to wait long. The date is set for February 27, 2026, and it marks the first time a brand-new Resident Evil launches simultaneously with Nintendo’s hardware.
• Resident Evil Requiem confirmed for Switch 2
• Launches February 27, 2026
• First day-one Resident Evil on Nintendo hardware
The announcement came during Nintendo Direct with a dramatic new look at Requiem’s heroine, Grace Ashcroft. Her chilling journey intertwines with her mother, Alyssa Ashcroft, whose return adds a layered connection to the series’ long history. The footage teased familiar sights too: a looming mansion, unsettling corridors, and the kind of dread-filled silence that has defined Resident Evil for nearly three decades.
• Grace Ashcroft revealed as protagonist
• Alyssa Ashcroft returns to the storyline
• Classic mansion setting teased in footage
Capcom didn’t stop at one reveal. In a swift follow-up video, Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard were announced for the Switch 2, each arriving the same day as Requiem. Both titles have already cemented themselves as fan favorites on other platforms, and their arrival ensures the Switch 2 lineup is packed with horror from the start.
• Resident Evil Village confirmed for Switch 2
• Resident Evil 7: Biohazard also coming
• Both release alongside Requiem in February
Requiem won’t be limited to Nintendo’s console. The game launches across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on the very same day, putting it firmly in the spotlight as a global release. For Switch 2 players, however, the simultaneous arrival of three Resident Evil titles sets the stage for an unprecedented survival horror experience at launch.
• Requiem releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Switch 2
• Same-day global release for all platforms
• Switch 2 gains three Resident Evil titles on launch day
The broader showcase from Nintendo added its own surprises, but Capcom’s announcement stole the spotlight. With a new heroine, the return of an established name, and a mansion waiting to test the courage of players, Resident Evil’s future on Switch 2 is secured. February 2026 looks less like a launch window and more like a nightmarish invitation.
• Capcom announcement dominated the Direct
• Resident Evil Requiem introduces new and returning characters
• February 2026 positioned as a landmark for horror gaming
