Capcom has officially announced that three of its highly acclaimed Resident Evil remakes will be making their way to the Nintendo Switch 2. The digital versions of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 are set to launch on October 16th, with physical editions scheduled for release on January 29th, 2027.
Resident Evil 2: Remake
The Resident Evil 2: Remake plunges players into the perilous Raccoon City outbreak. Players step into the shoes of rookie cop Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield as they navigate a city overrun by the undead and uncover the sinister biological weapon experiments conducted by the Umbrella Corporation beneath the city. Their desperate escape involves battling grotesque zombies and the terrifying Tyrant through the confines of the police station, a treacherous sewer system, and a clandestine underground lab.
Resident Evil 3: Remake
Resident Evil 3: Remake focuses on the harrowing survival of Jill Valentine, a member of the elite S.T.A.R.S. unit, in a city completely ravaged by the zombie virus. Umbrella Corporation unleashes its ultimate bioweapon, the Nemesis, with the sole purpose of eliminating any S.T.A.R.S. members who dared to investigate the company. Teaming up with fellow survivor Carlos Oliveira, Jill races against time to find an escape route while constantly evading the relentless pursuit of the Nemesis. The grim conclusion sees the U.S. government opting for a drastic measure: a missile strike to eradicate Raccoon City and contain the viral outbreak.
Resident Evil 4: Remake
Set in 2004, Resident Evil 4 follows Leon Kennedy, now a seasoned U.S. government agent, on a critical mission to rescue the President’s kidnapped daughter, Ashley Graham, from a remote European village. His investigation quickly reveals that the villagers are under the control of a parasitic organism known as Las Plagas, orchestrated by a sinister cult called Los Illuminados. With assistance from figures like Ada Wong, Leon battles his way through dark villages, imposing castles, and fortified islands, confronting the cult and its horrific bioweapons. His ultimate goal is to save Ashley and eradicate the parasitic threat.
The arrival of these iconic survival horror titles on the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be a major draw for fans of the series and newcomers alike, offering the chilling atmosphere and intense gameplay that the Resident Evil franchise is renowned for, now in the palm of your hand.
