CAPCOM Confirms Porting Resident Evil Requiem to Switch 2 Was Surprisingly Easy
At Tokyo Game Show 2025, Resident Evil Requiem finally made its public debut on Nintendo Switch 2, earning widespread praise as players witnessed the small yet powerful hybrid console run the game at 60 FPS with impressive visual quality.
In a recent interview with Video Games Chronicle, director Koshi Nakanishi and producer Masato Kumazawa revealed that bringing Requiem to Switch 2 was far from difficult. They explained that the game was designed from the beginning with flexibility in mind, allowing it to be scaled and optimized easily for different platforms rather than requiring a separate, complex porting process. According to them, the development was more of a parallel process than a traditional port, and they were pleasantly surprised by how strong the results turned out.
The foundation for this smooth transition came from previous RE Engine projects like Resident Evil Village and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, both of which ran successfully on Nintendo hardware. Their success paved the way for Requiem to arrive quickly and efficiently on Switch 2.
About Resident Evil Requiem
The latest entry in Capcom’s iconic survival horror series follows Grace Ashcroft, the daughter of investigative journalist Alyssa, a survivor of the 1998 T-Virus outbreak. When Grace is mysteriously murdered, she is drawn back to a nightmare-laden location from her past, unraveling secrets that may be tied to a forgotten city’s dark history.
Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Powered by the next generation RE Engine, the game promises an elevated horror experience with more immersive storytelling, realistic visuals, and deeply atmospheric scenarios as the ninth mainline installment in the legendary franchise.
