I Played All 3 New Resident Evil Games On Switch 2 — Here’s The One You Should Buy

I love Resident Evil, and I love my Nintendo Switch 2. So when Capcom confirmed it was bringing the three most recent mainline games in the series (excluding remakes) to the hybrid console, I was definitely excited to have an excuse to replay Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village, alongside a portable way to enjoy the new Resident Evil Requiem (I completed an intital playthrough on PS5 Pro, to get the best performance first time through).

Of course, when it comes to Switch 2 ports, there always needs to be a level of caution mixed in with your anticipation. I’ve been largely impressed by the quality of AAA gaming on Nintendo’s current system, but the hybrid device is not a powerhouse compared to a PS5 Pro or even an Xbox Series X. Some sacrifices to visuals and performance are always expected on Switch 2.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard marked a soft reboot of the Resident Evil series, returning RE to its terrifying horror roots after the divisive, overstuffed action blockbuster vibe of Resident Evil 6. It was fantastic back in 2017, and almost a decade later (I feel old writing that), it’s lost none of its edge.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was actually technically playable on Nintendo Switch 1 via a “Cloud Version,” but on Switch 2, we get a proper, native port, and it was worth the wait. Running at 60 fps, Resident Evil 7 looks darn pretty on Switch 2. Well, its levels are largely set in grimy and dilapidated interactors, but each is rendered with impressive detail on Nintendo Switch 2.

The best thing I can say about Resident Evil 7 on Switch 2 is that it doesn’t feel compromised in any real way. Games like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and Hitman: World of Assassination – Signature Edition look great on Switch 2, but even an untrained eye can see the sacrifices made to get them running. I’m sure Resident Evil 7 makes a few, but I could barely register any of note.

Resident Evil Village

Resident Evil: Village is the direct follow-up to Biohazard, and was pretty much the closest thing to a modern Resident Evil 4, until we got a stunning remake of that classic in 2023. Much like Resident Evil 7, Village certainly looks the part on Switch 2; the stunning intro shot of Castle Dimitrescu blanketed in fog had me oohing and ahhing.

However, Village is a larger game than its predecessor, not in runtime, but in overall scope, with a sizable open(ish) hub and larger-scale enemy encounters. The Switch 2 edition doesn’t always keep pace when the action is really cranked up a notch, which can lead to framerate dips. These are far from deal-breaking, but coming into Village after the near-perfect port of Resident Evil 7 resulted in these technical blips standing out just that little bit more.

Nevertheless, Resident Evil Village is extremely playable on Switch 2, and you get the Gold Edition as standard, which gives you the option to play the full campaign in a dedicated third-person mode. That’s a boon for easily frightened players who find the first-person perspective too intense.

Resident Evil Requiem

I was blown away by the most recent entry in the Resident Evil franchise (as was my colleague Tony Polanco, check out his review for details). It successfully marries the horror and action the franchise is known for and marks the return of fan favorite character Leon.

Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2 is definitely the one where the graphical differences between this version and its sibling on PlayStation/Xbox (and PC) are most noticeable. As the comparison above shows, textures are of lower quality, with elements like the new protagonist Grace Ashcroft’s hair and the storefront neon sign really taking a hit.

But this is a new 2026 release, so you’d be foolish to expect Switch 2 to offer parity in performance and visuals to PS5. Impressively, Capcom hasn’t sliced the framerate in half on Switch 2 either. This Switch 2 still pushes for a 60 fps target. Sadly, the framerate drops even more than in Village, so I do wonder if a capped 40 fps mode might have been wise.

Overall, I can’t grumble about Requiem on Switch 2 at all; it’s a phenomenal game, comfortably my GOTY to date, and on Nintendo’s platform, it’s still a masterful experience. The trade-off in visuals/framerate is expected, and having Requiem on a portable system is awesome. If you want to play the latest Resident Evil, Switch 2 is certainly not a bad choice.

Which Resident Evil should you buy on Switch 2?

Cards on the table, I’m going to cheat a little here and say that you should buy all three Resident Evil games on Nintendo Switch 2. All of them are worth playing. Each has been ported to Nintendo’s console with real care, and most importantly, thanks to the Resident Evil Generation Pack, you can get the whole trilogy in a well-priced bundle.

For $89, you get Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil Requiem in one neat bundle. If you buy it physically, you even get a swanky collector’s box to house the three jewel cases. Of course, if you’re not a collector, you can always grab it digitally on the Nintendo eShop.

But act fast. Not only is the physical edition selling out fast (GameStop, Walmart and Amazon are sold out at the time of writing), but in a slightly strange move, Capcom has confirmed this Generation Pack will only be on sale until March 31. Afterwards, you’ll have to pick up the games individually. This bundle offers a huge discount. Requiem is a brand new $69 release, while Biohazard and Village cost $39 each. So, the bundle saves you almost $60.

If you’re working on a tighter budget and push me for a single answer, I’ll opt for Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. The best looking and performing of the three, and you get the Gold Edition, which includes all the DLC released for the game post-launch. However, the Generation Pack is most definitely my top recommendation; it’s one of the best gaming deals we’ll likely see in 2026.