All signs point to Capcom preparing a flood of RE Engine Resident Evil games for Nintendo’s next console, no cloud required this time.
RE Engine Resident Evil Games are Allegedly in the Works
Leaker Dusk Golem has stirred the pot once again. According to multiple posts on X and ResetEra, Capcom is actively working on native ports of every major RE Engine Resident Evil title. That includes not just previous entries like Village and the Resident Evil 2 remake, but also the upcoming Requiem.
Unlike the cloud-streamed attempts from the last generation, these are reportedly being built directly for Switch 2’s hardware. If true, that’s a big shift in strategy.
A Reveal Could Drop at Nintendo Direct
The leaker added more fuel to the fire by teasing that at least one of these titles could appear during Nintendo’s next Direct, now confirmed for September 12. This lines up with Capcom’s possible plan to spotlight the franchise for its 30th anniversary.
Dusk Golem stated clearly that ports are in development. He did admit that part of his prediction the timing of the reveals, was speculation. Still, his past credibility gives these claims weight.
Previous Switch Versions of Resident Evil Were Cloud-Only
Earlier Switch players didn’t get the real deal. The following the games were previously cloud-only on Nintendo’s platform:
- Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
- Resident Evil Village
- Resident Evil 2 Remake
- Resident Evil 3 Remake
Native versions would mean lower latency, offline play, and better performance across the board.
Switch 2 Might Be Getting a Full Horror Lineup
Capcom seems to be all in. If this leak holds, the publisher is planning a serious horror stack for Switch 2 launch windows. That’s not just a tech flex, it’s a shift in how third-party publishers view Nintendo hardware.
Native Ports Could Redefine Expectations
We’ve seen it bounce between platforms before, but this wave feels different. It’s not just about wider reach, it’s about giving players the real experience, no compromises. And if Requiem hits day one? Nintendo’s next console may open with a scream.
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