Capcom Sets October 16 Switch 2 Launch for Resident Evil Remakes
Digital versions of the Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 remakes arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, with DLC included and physical copies due in late January 2027.
Capcom will release the remakes of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, according to Screen Rant. The launch covers the digital editions of all three titles.
The digital release includes the base games along with the DLC released for each title, among them the Separate Ways story expansion for Resident Evil 4. Players take control of characters including Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield in Resident Evil 2, Jill Valentine in Resident Evil 3, and Leon alongside Ashley Graham in Resident Evil 4.
Physical editions of the three remakes are expected to arrive later, in late January 2027. The remakes come to Nintendo Switch 2 hardware after previously being unavailable on it.
Franchise Context
The Resident Evil series marks its 30th anniversary in 2026. No new video game sequel has been announced yet, while a new live-action Resident Evil film has been described as the best ever made. Screen Rant's past review of Resident Evil 4 gave the game an 8/10.
Quick answers
When do the Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 remakes come to Nintendo Switch 2?
The digital editions launch on October 16. Physical editions are expected in late January 2027.
Does the Switch 2 release include DLC?
Yes. The digital release includes the base games and the DLC released for each title, including the Separate Ways story DLC for Resident Evil 4.
Were these remakes previously available on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The remakes arrive on hardware they were previously unavailable on.