FYI, technically all three Resident Evil games are releasing on February 27th

As most survival horror fans know, Resident Evil RequiemThe ninth mainline entry in Capcom's iconic zombie franchise will be released on PC and current-gen platforms on February 27th. Through this, IP is expected to continue its hot streak that started in 2017. resident evil 7but Resident Evil Requiem Blending the first-person and new protagonist emphasis of the Ethan Winters game with the third-person action of the remake, it's poised to be a much more ambitious, generation-spanning experience.

In addition to this, series protagonist Leon Kennedy is returning to the fray in a starring role. Resident Evil Requiem With Grace Ashcroft, daughter of newcomer Alyssa Ashcroft. resident evil outbreak. The game allows the player to switch between first and third person, but the default setting is first person for Grace's segments and third person for Leon's segments. resident evil Meeting the “old” ones. So here are the two most recent non-remakes in the series: resident evil 7 and resident evil villageReleases on Nintendo Switch on the same day Resident Evil Requiem. Finally, getting these great modern horror titles on a Nintendo platform is great for a number of reasons, not the least of which is new accessibility to new audiences.

Why Switch 2 Owners Should Play Resident Evil 7

later resident evil 6Capcom was in a difficult situation. Reaction to Flagship's most recent entry has been mixed to say the least, and its bombshell success has somewhat dampened its cultural significance. resident evil 4. Thankfully, the developers made the best decision in this situation. We've made big changes with new ideas and achieved great results.

RE4 It launched the franchise headfirst into the action-survival-horror space, arguably pioneering a sub-subgenre, and while its faster, more streamlined pace worked, it lost some of its luster in subsequent releases. Clearly, audiences were hungry for what was next. resident evil A truly scary experience. This is it RE7 This was accomplished through a few different means.

For one, players are no longer trapped in the shoes of international special agents as they were in the three most recent games. Ethan Winters is a very ordinary man looking for his presumed missing wife. The game takes a page out. silent hill's book, in this way, makes the player feel vulnerable through the “average Joe” protagonist, and is firmly anchored in missions that are deeply personal and therefore more emotionally impactful.

Besides Ethan himself resident evil 7The first-person transition had the effect of inducing an immediate sense of fear. Naturally, it's easier to feel immersed in a creepy Louisiana mansion when you see it directly through the eyes of the protagonist. In that regard, the shocking, disgusting, and tragic story of the Baker family at the center of this book is as follows. RE7 Because the impact of death and monster transformation is more emotionally concrete, it adds an extra level of intimacy to the story, giving it powerful depth and heightened fear. This is a sequel to the game. resident evil villageA bit of a loss of vision, but still worth playing.

Why Switch 2 Owners Should Play Resident Evil Village

Lots of praise poured in resident evil 7 apply to resident evil villageAlthough this latest game is a much more outlandish and action-oriented romp. There are moments of suspenseful, atmospheric horror, including a particularly infamous scene involving a toddler, but for the most part. village Designed around large-scale combat, thematically divided levels, and Lycan-inspired monsters.

village The simplicity of the story is lacking. resident evil 7The result is a little less scary, but not necessarily worse. It certainly gives players a lot to do, and feels more like an amusement park with a variety of high-production attractions than a single, tightly structured experience. This brings a lot of new ideas to the table and has a lot of value in itself.

resident evil village and its shadow of a rose The expansion serves as the finale to the short-lived Winters series, which is largely responsible for what it is. Requiem It turns out that it is. A more serious, cinematic tone, a return to the basics of horror, and the option of first-person play aided the success of Winters' games, which ultimately influenced the creative trajectory of the franchise as a whole.

I don't think so resident evil 7 or resident evil village It will have a significant and direct impact on events. Resident Evil Requiem. But despite this, you can still feel the influence of those games in the overall design, style, and tone. Requiem—At least based on what we’ve seen so far. So, if you're a Nintendo Switch loyalist who missed out on these two games due to hardware limitations, you might want to check them out when they release together. Requiem Later this month. they put resident evil I'm back to maps for a reason.


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released

February 27, 2026

ESRB

Adults 17+ / Intense violence, blood and gore, strong language, in-game purchases


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