Resident Evil Requiem for the Switch 2 was a big surprise for many when it was announced. People were like, “Can this game really run on a Nintendo console?” And you know what? Even the development team was shocked at how well it worked on the Switch 2. In an interview with Famitsu, director Koshi Nakanishi spilled the beans about the team’s reaction.
The game was designed to be flexible, so it could work on different kinds of hardware. They tweaked a bunch of stuff to make sure it could handle high-end and lower-end specs. And guess what? It worked like a charm on the Switch 2. Nakanishi mentioned how the team didn’t try to force the game to slow down on lower specs. They were ready for anything, and it paid off big time.
After getting some hands-on time with Requiem at TGS 2025, Lowell Bell was impressed. He said the game really showed that third-party blockbusters can shine on Nintendo’s console. Requiem is set to launch on the Switch 2 on February 27, 2026. But wait, there’s more! Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil: Village are also dropping on the same day. With the series turning 30 next year, Capcom is gearing up for some major horror game action.
So, are you as surprised as everyone else about how well Requiem runs on the Switch 2? Will you be grabbing a copy? Let us know in the comments below!
Nintendo Life’s Ollie, the horror buff, is all about Resident Evil and Silent Hill. When he’s not knee-deep in scary games, he’s diving into horror books with a cup of tea in hand. Plus, he enjoys long walks and has a wide taste in music, from rock to blues.
Now, I’m not really sure why all this matters, but the fact that Requiem can run so smoothly on the Switch 2 is pretty cool. I mean, who would’ve thought it, right? Maybe it’s just me, but it’s impressive how Capcom managed to optimize the game for Nintendo’s hardware. And hey, with the 30th anniversary of Resident Evil coming up, we can expect some more awesome stuff from the survival horror giant. It’s like they’re just getting started with all the spooky goodness. So, if you’re into horror games, the Switch 2 is shaping up to be a pretty sweet console to have. Grab your controllers and get ready for some scares!
