Resident Evil Switch 2
Capcom Announces Three Resident Evil Remakes for Nintendo Switch 2 in October
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Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition is based on the 1998 original, while Resident Evil 3 follows Jill Valentine during the Raccoon City outbreak; Resident Evil 4 stars Leon S. Kennedy.
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The additional content included with the releases will be available from the start, with the DLC and extra content pre-installed rather than requiring separate downloads.
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The Switch 2 remakes join other Resident Evil titles already available on the console, including Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil Village and the recently released Resident Evil Requiem.
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The October 16 launch currently appears to be digital-only, though physical editions could potentially be released later.
Capcom is bringing three classic horror games to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16. Coming Soon reports that Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition will launch digitally, with pre-orders available now. The games mark Capcom's major push to expand its library on Nintendo's new console.
All three remakes come loaded with extra content from day one. Game Rant notes that Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition includes the Separate Ways campaign starring Ada Wong and bonus DLC packs. Resident Evil 2 and 3 follow suit with their deluxe editions, bringing the modern remakes to Nintendo hardware after earlier cloud versions appeared on the original Switch.
Horror Classics Get Full Nintendo Treatment
Capcom unveiled the three remakes during a Nintendo Direct presentation focused on Switch 2 games. Coming Soon confirmed all three titles will launch on the same day with digital availability, ending years of players accessing these games only through cloud streaming on the original Switch. Early footage showed the ports perform smoothly on the new hardware.
Each remake brings a different Resident Evil story to life. Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition remakes the 1998 original with modernized graphics. Resident Evil 3 follows Jill Valentine during the Raccoon City outbreak. Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition stars Leon S. Kennedy and adds the Separate Ways DLC campaign from day one.
Capcom Builds Major Resident Evil Presence on Switch 2
These three remakes add to Capcom's growing Resident Evil lineup on Nintendo's new console. Game Spot reports that Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil Village, and the recently released Resident Evil Requiem are already available on Switch 2. The October releases show Capcom's strong commitment to supporting the platform with major horror franchises.
Beyond Resident Evil, Tech Yahoo notes that Capcom is having a busy 2026 on Switch 2. Monster Hunter Wilds and other major titles are also heading to the console. The publisher is clearly betting big that the new Nintendo hardware will attract players looking for AAA games on a portable system.
Digital Launch Now, Physical Later Maybe
The October 16 release is currently digital-only on Nintendo Switch 2. Notebook Check suggests physical editions could arrive later, though Capcom hasn't confirmed a timeline. Pre-orders for the digital versions are open now through Nintendo's online store. All bonus content and DLC packs come pre-installed, so players won't need to download extras after purchase.
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