Resident Evil Re-Engine Titles Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
A thorough collection of recent Resident Evil games,built on capcom’s RE Engine,are in development for the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This includes the critically acclaimed remakes of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4, alongside Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Resident Evil Village, and resident Evil: Requiem.
The news, reported by established industry insider dusk Golem, signals a important expansion of the Resident Evil universe too Nintendo’s next-generation hardware. This move will bring the latest survival horror experiences to a wider audience and offer portable access to titles previously limited to more powerful consoles and PCs. Development teams are currently focused on optimizing these fully completed games for the Switch 2, suggesting a focus on native performance rather than cloud streaming.The confirmed titles set to arrive on the Switch 2 are:
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 3
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
Resident Evil Village
Resident Evil: Requiem
While a firm release date remains unconfirmed, Dusk Golem indicates the ports are expected “eventually, sooner or later.” The insider also suggests a potential announcement during a Nintendo Direct event anticipated this week, with rumors specifically pointing to a reveal of the Resident Evil 7 Switch 2 version. Dusk golem clarified this particular piece of information originates from sources outside their usual network, adding a degree of uncertainty.
Regarding performance expectations,native play on the Switch 2 is prioritized,though graphical concessions might potentially be necessary. A target of 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second is considered feasible.
