Resident Evil Requiem Will Remain Available on Last Generation Consoles

Resident Evil Requiem: Confirmed Cross-Generation Release

The latest installment in the iconic Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil Requiem, is set to make its mark early next year without leaving behind players on older consoles, nor will it overlook the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This development reinforces a trend we’ve seen in recent titles in the series that cater to a broad gaming audience.

Insights from the Leaker Community

Capcom insider Dusk Golem, widely known for his credible leaks, took to X to discuss the upcoming release and confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem is likely to be available on both the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch. This news aligns with other circulating rumors in the gaming community. However, the timing of these versions’ release compared to their counterparts on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S remains unclear. Golem speculated that the PlayStation 4 and Switch variations might utilize different technology, suggesting a tailored approach for each platform.

(1/3) I won’t be at around the bush, Resident Evil Requiem should be releasing in PlayStation 4 & Nintendo Switch 2, seems this was kinda’ known behind the scenes & in the grapevine. I’m not the first person to say this publicly actually, just corroborating. Talked about it with

— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) September 2, 2025

Technical Optimizations Anticipated

Dusk Golem also highlighted the anticipated technical enhancements of Resident Evil Requiem, drawing comparisons to the highly praised remake of Resident Evil 4. It is expected that the development team behind Requiem will benefit from extensive knowledge and experience, particularly in PC optimization. Their strategy appears focused on delivering a refined gaming experience without adopting an open-world format, which often complicates performance issues.

This choice is particularly pertinent, especially given the mixed performance feedback from recent RE Engine entries like Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds, which faced criticism for optimization across platforms. Hence, the developers’ commitment to a polished experience should enhance the survival horror series’ legacy.

RE4R over Wilds for certain. Resident Evil Requiem I think is helped the team behind RE games have a lot of PC experience, don’t need a full open world, & I think they took time to focus on optimizing & polishing the game, alongside reworking a few areas.https://t.co/KewUKQEf2T

— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) September 3, 2025

Future of the Resident Evil Franchise

In addition to discussing Requiem, Dusk Golem touched upon the anticipated Resident Evil 0 remake. Originally slated for release concurrent with Requiem, the remake has faced internal delays and is undergoing significant development changes. Similar to the challenges encountered with the Resident Evil 4 remake, this reboot may push its release further into the future.

(1/2) Originally, Zero Remake & Resident Evil Requiem were meant to be out by now. But both received internal delays, Zero received a form of reboot & changed hands in who’s working on it late last year. Keep in mind various scopes of reboots are common in this series, not https://t.co/oFfWwEMyrc

— AestheticGamer aka Dusk Golem (@AestheticGamer1) September 3, 2025

The Impact of Cross-Generation Releases

Given CAPCOM’s acknowledgment of high console prices potentially hindering game sales, the cross-generation launch of Resident Evil Requiem on PlayStation 4 may be a strategic move. Despite concerns surrounding the potential dilution of gameplay experience across multiple platforms, early impressions from events like Gamescom suggest that significant integrity remains intact. The anticipation surrounding this game continues to build as fans await further details.

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