Capcom shows native Switch 2 version of Resident Evil Requiem at TGS

Capcom showed playable footage of Resident Evil Requiem running on Nintendo Switch 2 at the Tokyo Game Show this week, giving the first extended public look at the native Switch 2 version ahead of the game's scheduled Feb. 27, 2026 release. The demo, captured in handheld mode, presented the new installment's survival horror gameplay and confirmed Requiem will launch simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC as well as on Switch 2.

Attendees and developers said the Switch 2 build ran better than many observers expected for a native port. Multiple demonstrations indicated stable frame rates in handheld, with some reporting performance close to 60 frames per second, and reviewers noted that environmental lighting and atmosphere remained effective despite visible reductions in texture and hair fidelity compared with earlier trailers for more powerful hardware. Capcom confirmed players will be able to switch between first and third person perspectives during play, preserving options that have become a hallmark of recent series entries.

Capcom producers said the Switch 2 version was not part of the project's original plan. Producer Masato Kumazawa said the team began...