Nintendo Direct Spotlights Requiem’s Dual Protagonists, Grace’s Dread Meets Leon’s Fury in Stunning Port
Capcom doubled down during Thursday’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase (February 5, 2026), not just teasing Pragmata‘s Switch 2 debut but unleashing exclusive gameplay footage of Resident Evil: Requiem running on the hybrid powerhouse. The 2-minute clip, labeled “some images do not reflect final version”, blends September’s Switch 2 trailer with fresh PC/PS5 Pro sequences, showcasing Grace Ashcroft’s atmospheric horror and Leon S. Kennedy’s pulse-pounding action in seamless first/third-person glory. Hitting February 27, 2026, on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam/Epic/GeForce Now), this RE Engine marvel proves portable terror can rival high-end rigs. Watch the footage here: YouTube. As IGN raved post-hands-on: “Horrifyingly great”, Leon’s revolver spins without a hitch.
Leon’s RE4-Style Rampage: Precision Action That Pops on Switch 2
The star? Leon’s dynamic segments, echoing RE4 Remake‘s knife-parry frenzy with tomahawk tosses and zombie axe-wielders. Third-person over-shoulder lets you admire his grizzled grit, while first-person plunges you into the fray, both at a buttery 60 FPS docked/handheld (720p undocked, per Digital Foundry previews). Raccoon PD’s debris-strewn halls crawl with tension: Lickers lunge from vents, Mr. X-lite stomps echo, yet gyro aiming and HD Rumble make every parry visceral. TechRadar gushed: “So smooth I blasphemed in a room full of peers.” Grace’s stealthy dread (crouch-walking fog-choked ruins) contrasts beautifully, her visible panic (gasps, stumbles) amplifying immersion.
| Perspective | Leon’s Style | Grace’s Style |
|---|---|---|
| First-Person | Intense RE7/RE4 knife combat | Heightened vulnerability |
| Third-Person | Cinematic parries/tomahawks | Visible fear reactions |
RE Engine’s Switch 2 Mastery: From SF6 to Requiem’s Raccoon Return
Capcom’s versatile RE Engine, powering Switch 2 launch hits like Street Fighter 6 and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, delivers here too. Ray-traced fog, dynamic shadows, and 30+ FPS floors hold firm, per our hands-on: “A version to consider… for portability as much as fidelity.” Rumours swirl of Monster Hunter Wilds Switch 2 port (March 13’s Stories 3 confirmed), but Requiem’s the horror headliner.
Editions and Launch: Gear Up for Raccoon City’s Endgame
| Edition | Price | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $69.99 | Base game |
| Deluxe | $79.99 | 5 costumes, 4 weapon skins, 2 filters, 2 charms |
Day-one Game Pass? Likely. Pre-order for Leon/Grace amiibo unlocks (summer 2026).
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