Audiences watching the September 2025 Nintendo Direct were pleasantly surprised to see an unexpected appearance from Resident Evil Requiem, which not only confirmed that the game will be launching on the Nintendo Switch 2, but the trailer shared during the showcase revealed brand-new enemies and the return of the Umbrella Corporation. Resident Evil Requiem is set to launch for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and now the Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, and audiences have gotten a closer look at the horrors that lie ahead with the upcoming new entry in the iconic survival horror franchise.
Resident Evil Requiem will see players once again returning to Raccoon City, where they will take on the role of Grace Ashcroft, daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from the Resident Evil Outbreak games. Grace is sent by the FBI to investigate a series of mysterious deaths at a hotel, but she quickly finds herself hunted by monsters and fighting for survival. While players have already been introduced to a number of characters and enemies, the new Nintendo Switch 2 trailer for Resident Evil Requiem has unveiled even more of the terrors that await.
Resident Evil Requiem Monsters and Umbrella Corporation Teaser
During the September 12, 2025 Nintendo Direct, developer Capcom revealed a new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem that confirms the game will be launching on Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 trailer for the highly-anticipated game includes a new look at some of the enemies Grace will come face-to-face with, including a mysterious woman in a white dress wandering down a hallway and a maid for the hotel bashing her face into a mirror. The trailer shows a quick glimpse at the infamous Umbrella logo seemingly carved into a pillar, suggesting that Grace will have more than just zombified monsters to fight against. Resident Evil Requiem launches across PC and consoles on February 27, 2026.
Resident Evil Requiem
- Released
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February 27, 2026
- Engine
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RE Engine
- Number of Players
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Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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Unknown
