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Capcom Resident Evil franchise milestones and releases

Overview

Capcom is expanding its presence on the Nintendo Switch 2 by releasing several Resident Evil titles. Starting October 16, 2026, the remakes of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 will be available on the Nintendo eShop. A physical release for these titles is scheduled for January 27.

These releases follow the success of previous remakes built on the RE Engine. Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition features the interconnected stories of Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield. Resident Evil 3 follows Jill Valentine’s escape from Raccoon City while being pursued by the creature Nemesis. Resident Evil 4 follows Leon Kennedy on a mission to rescue the US President's daughter in a remote Spanish village.

In addition to these remakes, Resident Evil 7 and Village were released earlier in the year, and a remake of Code Veronica is expected in early 2027. The Switch 2 versions leverage the console's hybrid nature, offering high-quality portable horror experiences.

Entities

Capcom · Nintendo · Resident Evil · Nick Apostolides · IGN

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Capcom releases Resident Evil remakes for Nintendo Switch 2

    Capcom will release Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 remakes on Nintendo Switch 2 starting October 16, 2026, with physical editions arriving in January.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Capcom develops Resident Evil DLC and Street Fighter 6 movie outfits

    Capcom is reportedly developing DLC for the Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake and has announced movie-inspired outfits for Street Fighter 6 arriving in October 2026.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Capcom targets late 2027 for Resident Evil Requiem DLC

    Capcom is reportedly aiming for a late 2027 release for an ambitious story expansion for Resident Evil Requiem, developed by the teams behind the Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 13 sources
    Capcom plans Resident Evil narrative crossover as remakes catch up to modern titles

    Capcom producer Jun Takeuchi revealed plans for a Resident Evil narrative crossover as the series' remake timeline eventually catches up to the modern numbered entries.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Capcom announces Resident Evil remakes for Nintendo Switch 2

    Capcom announced Resident Evil RE:2, RE:3, and RE:4 remakes for Nintendo Switch 2, with digital releases set for October 2026 and playable demos arriving at Tokyo Game Show 2026.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Capcom announces Resident Evil 2 remake surpasses 20 million players

    Capcom announced that the Resident Evil 2 remake has reached a milestone of over 20 million players, cementing its status as a major commercial success for the publisher.

Sources

appbank.net · aullidos.com · comingsoon.net · console-tribe.com · criticalhits.com.br · donanimgunlugu.com · eurogamer.de · gamersrd.com · games.tiscali.cz · gram.pl · in.ign.com · mixvale.com.br · mynintendonews.com · nextn.es · nintenderos.com · nintendo-online.de · nintendo-town.fr · nordic.ign.com · pcauthority.com.au · pl.ign.com · play3.de · playstationinfo.de · prtimes.jp · residentevil.com.br · saudigamer.com · sea.ign.com · switch-actu.fr · thegeek.hu · vigamusmagazine.com · world-today-journal.com · xboxdynasty.de

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