Nintendo Direct Drops RE: Requiem’s First-Ever Amiibo, Grace and Leon Get Collectible Glory
Capcom stole the show at today’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase (February 5, 2026), not just with Fallout 4 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2 dates, but by unveiling two brand-new amiibo figures for Resident Evil: Requiem. No Collector’s Edition? No problem, these Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft figs drop summer 2026, unlocking exclusive weapon skins as “physical DLC.” Sold separately (~$15.99 each, pre-order soon), they’re the franchise’s first amiibo, joining a themed Switch 2 Pro Controller ($99.99 at Best Buy). With Requiem hitting February 27 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC, scan ’em for Raccoon-ready firepower, because nothing says “survival horror” like Leon’s axe gleaming in custom chrome.
Leon and Grace: Axe-Wielding Vet Meets Backpack Badass
Grace rocks a rugged brown jacket and backpack (ready for Raccoon ruins), while Leon grips his signature tomahawk, a nod to his RE2/RE4 grit. Amiibo perks? Tap for unique weapon cosmetics, think Grace’s pistol with etched FBI flair or Leon’s knife in weathered steel. Exact unlocks TBD (post-show stream hinted “series of special skins”), but expect RE staples like herb-green grips or Pyramid Head motifs.
| Amiibo Figure | Design Highlights | Unlock Perks (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Ashcroft | Brown jacket, backpack, determined pose | Custom pistol skins, FBI-themed attachments |
| Leon S. Kennedy | Axe in hand, classic leather jacket | Tomahawk reskins, knife upgrades |
X is exploding: “First RE amiibo? Grace and Leon summer drop? Take my money!” (@NextGenPlayer: 2.3K likes). Reddit’s r/residentevil hails it “the merch we deserve” amid Collector’s Edition salt.
RE: Requiem Switch 2: Portable Perfection That Punches Above Its Weight
No full Collector’s? Amiibo fill the void, especially on Switch 2, where our hands-on confirmed: “it seems like it will be a version to consider not only for those who don’t have other platforms to play it on, but also for those who value the portability and versatility of this console as much as visual fidelity.” 60FPS docked/handheld, tense RE2 vibes, and amiibo scans mid-Raccoon PD? Nightmare fuel on the go.
Pre-order now ($69.99 Standard), summer figs make it a must-grab.
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