Capcom has confirmed that six of the most recent entries in the Resident Evil series are coming to Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement came during the Capcom Spotlight on September 16, marking a major shift for a franchise that mostly skipped the original Switch outside of cloud-only ports.
Which Resident Evil games are coming
Three games are already available on Switch 2: Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition, Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, and Resident Evil Requiem, which launched alongside the console itself. Three more titles follow on October 16:
- Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition
- Resident Evil 3
- Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition
All three October releases include every piece of DLC that was previously released for each game, so you’re getting the full package rather than a stripped-down port.
Why native Switch 2 versions matter
On the original Switch, several Resident Evil games only appeared as cloud versions, which required a constant internet connection and never really fit the handheld experience most players wanted. Capcom apparently decided that games like Resident Evil Village would have needed too many technical compromises to run natively on the older hardware, so it waited for the more powerful Switch 2 instead. That means you can now play these games directly on the console, without streaming.
Discounts and physical editions
Capcom is offering early adopter discounts on the eShop for all three October releases. Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition gets 25% off, Resident Evil 3 gets 34% off, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition gets 20% off. The discounts apply if you pre-order, and the sale prices stick around through November 7. Physical releases using Game-Key Cards are expected to follow in January 2027, similar to how the first batch of games was handled, though Capcom hasn’t confirmed physical copies for North America yet.
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Why this matters for Switch 2 owners
These releases give a whole new audience the chance to actually experience Resident Evil, especially anyone who avoided the old cloud versions. Resident Evil 2 in particular has become a huge seller for Capcom since its 2019 remake and recently became the best-selling game in the entire series, building on the reputation the original 1998 release earned when it helped define the franchise.
What’s coming after October
Capcom’s push on Switch 2 isn’t stopping here. The company has already confirmed that Resident Evil: Veronica will launch on Switch 2 the same day as its release on other platforms, though a firm date for the Code: Veronica remake hasn’t been announced yet. Story DLC for Resident Evil Requiem is also planned, though rumors suggest it won’t arrive until after Resident Evil: Veronica ships.
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FAQ
Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition, Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, and Resident Evil Requiem are already available on Nintendo Switch 2.
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition all release on Switch 2 on October 16.
Yes, all three games launching on October 16 include the previously released downloadable content for each title.
Capcom plans physical editions using Game-Key Cards for January 2027, but hasn’t yet confirmed whether these will be available in North America.
Capcom confirmed that Resident Evil: Veronica will release on Switch 2 the same day as on other platforms, though a specific date hasn’t been set.