Resident Evil Requiem Preorders Open: New Platforms, Deluxe Vanity, and a Whole Lot of Merch

Resident Evil Requiem Preorders Are Live – Here’s What’s Real and What’s Hype

Capcom picked the night before Halloween to say, “remember who runs survival-horror” and flip the switch on Resident Evil Requiem preorders. This caught my attention for three reasons: day-and-date on Nintendo’s next system, Epic Games Store getting in on the action, and a merch blitz that screams “holiday shelf space.” Underneath the sizzle, there’s a solid cross-platform launch on February 27, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2-but also a lot of upsell.

Key Takeaways

• Launch date set: February 27, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2; Resident Evil 7 and Village also hit Switch 2 the same day.
• Epic Games Store joins the party with preorders and Fortnite tie-in items-an EGS first for the series’ pre-launch push.
• Two editions: Standard and a Deluxe with mostly cosmetic extras; the Deluxe can be bought physically with a steelbook.
• Nintendo tie-ins include a themed Pro Controller and a Grace amiibo arriving summer 2026. A Resident Evil Showcase is planned early next year for real gameplay details.

Breaking Down the Announcement

Capcom rolled out Maggie Robertson—Lady Dimitrescu’s iconic voice—to front a series recap and usher in Requiem preorders. It’s a savvy move; Robertson has become a fan favorite since Village, and her presence injects some personality into what’s otherwise a logistics drop. The meat: a Standard edition and a Deluxe that includes five costumes (one explicitly calls out a Lady Dimitrescu outfit for the character Grace), four weapon skins, two visual filters, two accessories, an audio pack, digital documents, and a preorder bonus “Apocalypse” costume for Grace.

That Deluxe list is 100% vibes, 0% story or gameplay—no mention of extra missions or mode expansions. If you love dressing up your protagonist and tinkering with filmic filters, cool. If you’re hunting for content beyond the base game, don’t let the word “Deluxe” trick your survival brain. The steelbook physical option is the one tangible perk for collectors.

Why This Matters on Nintendo Hardware

Resident Evil and Nintendo have had a weird recent history. On the current Switch, mainline entries like Village showed up as cloud versions—a compromise at best. Requiem launching day-and-date on Switch 2 alongside native releases of Resident Evil 7 and Village suggests Capcom is confident the new hardware can actually run RE Engine titles locally, not stream them. That’s a big deal for anyone who skipped cloud versions on principle.

RE Engine scales surprisingly well—Monster Hunter Rise proved that on older hardware—but the question is target performance. If PS5/Series aim for 60 fps with ray-tracing bells and whistles, does Switch 2 land at 30 fps with pared-back effects, or can Capcom pull a stable 60 with dynamic resolution? We’ll need the Showcase to settle that. Still, a proper portable Resident Evil at launch would echo the old GameCube days when Nintendo platforms actually got mainline horror at the same time as everyone else.

Epic Games Store, Fortnite Tie-ins, and Platform Politics

Capcom highlighting Epic Games Store preorders is notable. The series has historically lived on Steam for PC, so bringing EGS into the marketing spotlight—and dangling Fortnite items for EGS preorders—is a clear push to broaden that audience. It’s harmless as cross-promo fluff, but keep an eye on whether there are any storefront-exclusive in-game bonuses for Requiem itself (none announced yet). The Fortnite items are fun freebies, not gameplay, which is the right side of the line.

On the Nintendo side, there’s a themed Switch Pro Controller and a Grace amiibo slated for summer 2026. The controller is fine if you’re deep into the aesthetic. The amiibo is the bigger question: will it unlock something meaningful in-game or just cosmetic nods? Capcom didn’t say. Given recent trends, expect cosmetics or small bonuses—useful for collectors, not essential for players.

The Gamer’s Perspective: Preorder Now or Wait?

I’m wary of preorders before a proper gameplay deep dive, and Capcom knows how to sell a vibe reel. The company promises a Resident Evil Showcase early next year, which is when we should finally learn the crucial stuff: is Requiem first-person like 7/Village or third-person like the remakes? Is Grace a brand-new lead or connected to the Winters saga? How does the game lean—slow, suffocating horror or action-forward tension like 4 Remake?

If you’re a collector chasing the steelbook or already living in the cosmetic lane, the Deluxe makes sense. Everyone else should wait for the Showcase and hands-on previews. Capcom’s recent form has been strong—Village and the RE4 Remake were excellent—but that’s exactly why they can afford to slow-roll details while bankrolling preorders. Don’t let FOMO drive your wallet into the Spencer Mansion basement.

Pricing Signals and Value

Retailers are already circling around €59.99 in some regions, undercutting the now-standard $70/€70 AAA sticker. If that holds, it’s a welcome throwback price for a flagship release. Expect the Deluxe to bump higher, and remember that everything in that bundle is cosmetic or presentation-related. If Capcom plans post-launch story content, they’re not talking about it here—so don’t assume the Deluxe is a season pass in disguise.

Looking Ahead

Requiem’s announcement is smartly timed and laser-focused on getting preorders locked. The real test is coming: performance parity across platforms, the tone of the horror, and whether Grace can carry a mainline Resident Evil. If Capcom nails the feel and gives Switch 2 a native showpiece, this could be a rare four-platform win on day one.

TL;DR

Resident Evil Requiem hits February 27, 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 with Standard and cosmetic-heavy Deluxe editions. Cool merch, Fortnite freebies, and a big Nintendo push are nice—but wait for the early-year Showcase to see actual gameplay before you preorder.