- Resident Evil Requiem is launching on the Switch 2, but Capcom was skeptical about the performance.
- In the end, developers were shocked to see the result.
- The game runs incredibly well on the handheld, showcasing impressive Ray Tracing capabilities and a stable framerate.
A year after the Switch 2’s release, the handheld is now receiving proper third-party support. Tons of AAA games are planned for the smaller-factor console, notably including Resident Evil Requiem, which is just a few days away from launch.
Initially, Capcom doubted the Switch 2’s capabilities, thinking it wasn’t enough to run a demanding game like Resident Evil Requiem. However, the developers were shocked by the final result and had to triple-check to be sure.
Why it matters: Nintendo advertised Switch 2 as a handheld capable of running AAA games. The promise not being met at launch raised questions about its power, but a year later, all those doubts have been erased.
In the latest Creator’s Voice video by Nintendo, game director Koshi Nakanishi talked about what it was like developing the game for the Switch 2. Initially, they were skeptical of the handheld running the game, but were shocked to see the performance.
When we, the development team, first saw it in our hands, we were skeptical too, so we had to do a triple-take. We thought to ourselves, ‘Oh, is this really running on Nintendo Switch 2?
It’s lovely to see the Switch 2 being praised by developers. In any case, the handheld is likely to be put around the Xbox Series S as the closest match as we’ve seen in past comparisons, and it has even outperformed Microsoft’s budget console while running Street Fighter 6.
The RE Engine also deserves praise in this regard, as it creates visually stunning titles at any scale, while still offering decent performance.
From the previews, we’ve already seen the Switch 2 showcasing impressive Ray Tracing capabilities, combined with the fact that the framerate was also stable.
Resident Evil Requiem releases on February 27th later this week, and unfortunately, physical copies for the game have already been leaked. However, we advise steering clear of them, as even the DMC creator is displeased with the situation and wishes a ‘thousand deaths’ on those involved in this case.
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