Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 Switch 2 remakes get January 2027 retail release
Capcom's collection of three Resident Evil remakes will arrive on a physical card in January 2027, after the digital versions launched on October 16.
Capcom's collection of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 remakes is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as a physical retail release in January 2027, according to screenrant.com. The digital versions of the three games were released on October 16.
Each release bundles the full base game with all of its downloadable content. Resident Evil 2 ships as a Deluxe Edition, while Resident Evil 4 arrives as the Gold Edition, which includes the Separate Ways DLC.
The install sizes differ across the three titles on Switch 2: Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition takes 14GB, Resident Evil 3 takes 12.9GB and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition takes 29GB.
The physical edition may not come on a standard cartridge. According to the report, the retail release could ship with a Game-Key Card, which requires a digital download rather than holding the game itself.
Series context
The Switch 2 remake collection was announced in early September 2026. The Resident Evil series marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, the same year Resident Evil Requiem was released, and a remake of Resident Evil - Code: Veronica titled Resident Evil: Veronica is expected to launch at some point in 2027.
Quick answers
When does the physical Resident Evil remake collection come to Switch 2?
It is set for a physical retail release in January 2027. The digital versions of the three remakes launched on October 16.
How much storage do the Switch 2 Resident Evil remakes need?
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition takes 14GB, Resident Evil 3 takes 12.9GB and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition takes 29GB.
Does the physical release include the DLC?
Yes. Each release includes the full base game and all DLC, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition includes the Separate Ways DLC.