Capcom continues to expand its flagship franchise with the release of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Gold Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for February 27, 2026. Developed and published by Capcom, this cult title comes to Nintendo's new console in a complete version incorporating all DLC and patches released since the initial launch. The release will coincide with that of Resident Evil Village - Gold Edition and the eagerly awaited Resident Evil Requiem, the ninth opus in the saga, marking a grouped arrival of three major episodes on the forthcoming Switch.
With Resident Evil 7, the publisher has taken a bold turn by introducing a first-person view and photorealistic rendering that fully immerses the player in the horror. The game favors exploration, a heavy atmosphere and a Survival-Horror approach that's more visceral than ever. Movement in subjective view heightens the tension, with every narrow corridor and suspicious noise becoming a gameplay element. The experience gains in intensity thanks to more direct handling, where the player finds himself at the heart of the unfiltered action.
"When Ethan Winters opened his mailbox, he didn't expect to find an e-mail from his wife, who had disappeared three years earlier.
A short message calling for help, and an address in Louisiana, lead Ethan to a dilapidated old house in the middle of the bayou. Despite the eerie atmosphere, Ethan continues to explore the house until he is struck unconscious by a stranger. When he awakes, he is horrified to discover that he has fallen into the clutches of the Baker family...".
This title is aimed at fans of immersive survival-horror, fond of tense, atmospheric experiences. Fans of the saga, especially those seduced by the first episodes, will find here the essence of horror and permanent anxiety that made Resident Evil famous. The Gold Edition is ideal for those wishing to enjoy the full content, including additional chapters and narrative expansions.
On the other hand, gamers averse to oppressive experiences or graphic violence may find the title too intense. The first-person perspective further accentuates the feeling of claustrophobia, which may not appeal to those who prefer more action-oriented episodes such as Resident Evil 4 or Resident Evil 5. Nor is it a game designed for a young audience, as the themes and staging remain particularly adult.
The arrival of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Gold Edition on Switch 2 marks a turning point for the saga on Nintendo consoles. Until now, recent episodes have only been offered as Cloud Edition, limited to streaming gameplay. With this new release, Capcom offers a complete, optimized experience, taking full advantage of the hybrid console's power.
Capcom is also taking advantage of this launch to mark the history of the license: three major games - Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil Requiem - will be released on the same day for Nintendo Switch 2, on February 27, 2026. An unmissable event for fans wishing to discover or rediscover the world of the Winters family... To your controllers!
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