Nintendo issued an unusual public warning for Switch 2 owners picking up Resident Evil Requiem today, telling them to download a day-one patch before starting the survival horror game. The company posted a notice on its official website early February 27, advising players to apply Version 1.1.0 before playing. The update includes "several fixes," though Nintendo didn't specify what problems it addresses.
Resident Evil Requiem marks a significant return for Capcom's franchise to Nintendo platforms, launching simultaneously on Switch 2 alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC versions. This is the first new Resident Evil title to debut day-and-date on Nintendo hardware since Resident Evil: Revelations arrived for the 3DS in 2012.
In recent years, Nintendo consoles received only cloud versions or delayed ports of Capcom's horror series. Today also brings Switch 2 releases of Resident Evil 7 and Village alongside Requiem.
"After seeing the hybrid console's capabilities firsthand, developers decided it could run the full experience 'as-is' without major compromises."
Early reviews show those concerns were largely unfounded. While not matching PlayStation 5's consistent 60fps performance or photorealistic lighting, the Switch 2 port maintains identical content with only subtle graphical differences most players won't notice during normal gameplay.
Frame rates vary between handheld and docked modes, occasionally dropping below 30fps during intense action sequences. Character models and textures show some simplification compared to other platforms, particularly in outdoor environments with complex geometry.
The opening urban sections demonstrate Switch 2's surprising capabilities, with controlled interior spaces looking nearly identical across all versions. Only character hair rendering shows noticeable differences between platforms.
Alongside Star Wars Outlaws and Final Fantasy VII Remake ports, Resident Evil Requiem demonstrates that current-generation PlayStation titles can transition effectively to Nintendo's hardware when developers target appropriate performance profiles rather than pushing maximum graphical fidelity.
All three Resident Evil titles carry identical pricing across platforms despite technical differences, presenting consumers with a choice between portable convenience and home console visual polish rather than cost savings.
