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Nintendo Life's Creator's Voice spot with Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi explains a smooth Switch 2 port, highlights the GameChat feature to help horror fans play together, and confirms the game's February 27, 2026 release, while noting influences from Zelda II and Revelations.
Capcom was skeptical at first when Resident Evil Requiem ran on Nintendo Switch 2, but the game performed smoothly enough to justify porting. Nintendo Switch 2’s improved handheld graphics let Requiem look great in handheld mode, and GameChat is highlighted as a good fit for horror experiences. Resident Evil Requiem launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27, 2026.
Director Koshi Nakanishi confirms Resident Evil Requiem is not an open-world game, aiming instead for a cohesive, linear experience that blends Grace and Leon gameplay. Rumors about open-world elements arose from footage of a city street, but Capcom and the dev team emphasize a designed, story-driven approach. The ninth mainline entry releases February 27, 2026, with previews noting the game’s familiar Grace- and Leon-style segments and a return to the series’ focused pacing.
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem is pitched as an 'emotional range' survival-horror experience that alternates between Grace's horror-focused sections and Leon S. Kennedy's action-oriented play, featuring returning zombie enemies—including a cleaning custodian—and aiming to deliver a strong catharsis by swapping between the two leads; the game is released on February 27, 2026 for PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S.
Developers of Resident Evil: Requiem remain coy about Leon Kennedy's presence in the game, despite fan speculation and teasers suggesting his involvement. They emphasize that the game focuses on new character Grace Ashcroft and are cautious about confirming any future appearances of classic characters like Leon, aiming to balance new storytelling with the series' lore.
Leon S. Kennedy was initially considered as the protagonist for Resident Evil Requiem but was deemed a bad fit due to the game's core theme of 'addictive fear,' which conflicts with his fearless character. The game features a new lead, Grace Ashcroft, and is set to release on February 27 for multiple platforms.
Capcom announced Resident Evil Requiem at Summer Game Fest 2025, revealing a teaser trailer that hints at locations from previous games and follows protagonist Grace Ashcroft uncovering mysteries. The game is scheduled for release on February 27, 2026, with a demo available at Gamescom in August.