Resident Evil Requiem Director Says Even He Was Skeptical About Switch 2 Port Before Trying It

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The new horror game, Resident Evil Requiem, is expected to have stunning graphics, so it’s a bit unexpected that it’s also coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. In a recent interview, the game’s director, Koshi Nakanishi, discussed the Switch 2 version, how well it runs, and admitted he wasn’t sure it would be possible to bring the game to the platform at first.

The developer shared that their game, Requiem, ran surprisingly well on the new Nintendo Switch 2. Initially, the team was skeptical about the system’s improved graphics, but after seeing the game run smoothly, they were amazed. They confirmed it was indeed running on the Switch 2 and decided to develop the game for the system without any changes, as it looked fantastic even in handheld mode.

Honestly, it’s not shocking people are a little unsure about this. The last time Capcom brought a new Resident Evil game to a Nintendo system, they had to rely on streaming because the original Switch just wasn’t powerful enough to run games like Resident Evil 7 directly. It couldn’t keep up with the PS4 and Xbox One, so they couldn’t run the game on the console itself.

Beyond the Switch’s processing power, Nakanishi also highlighted features like GameChat, calling it ideal for horror games. He explained that it allows even players who might struggle on their own to enjoy games with friends by having them watch along, and he specifically felt it was a perfect fit for Resident Evil.

Nakanishi also discussed the horror genre in general, explaining that it’s often not fully understood. He pointed out that horror games aren’t meant to be relaxing – they’re designed to stir strong emotions. He specifically mentioned Resident Evil, noting that it prioritizes the sense of relief players feel after being scared, rather than focusing solely on fear itself.

People often don’t understand the appeal of horror games. Most games are meant to be fun, relaxing, or uplifting, so it seems counterintuitive to deliberately seek out fear and danger. However, horror games can actually be incredibly thrilling. As one enthusiast explained, ‘Horror puts you in the midst of intense, extreme circumstances.’

I’ve always been fascinated by how people react when things get really intense, and that’s a big part of why I love horror games. It’s amazing to see human nature laid bare when everything goes wrong. The Resident Evil games really nail this – they’re all about that rollercoaster of emotions, that incredible feeling of relief you get after being genuinely terrified. It’s that shift from panic to safety that really gets me hooked.

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2026-02-25 18:41