Capcom's remake slate is now halfway onto Switch 2: RE:2, RE:3 and RE:4 arrived as download versions on October 16, 2026, with physical copies due January 29, 2027. A live-action reboot directed by Zach Cregger opened in the U.S. in September and in Japan on October 9, and Resident Evil RE:Veronica is set for 2027.
Capcom has spent 2026 widening Resident Evil's reach rather than launching a new mainline game. The summer brought the announcement of Resident Evil RE:Veronica, a remake of Code: Veronica set for 2027, with producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi tying the choice to Claire Redfield's story after work on RE:4 wrapped. That announcement was paired with an explanation of the shortened title, which drops the original subtitle. On the back catalog side, the three previous remakes were rebuilt on Capcom's RE ENGINE and prepared for Nintendo Switch 2, with demos at Tokyo Game Show in September and download versions following on October 16 at prices cut 1,000 yen through November 7.
The Switch 2 ports are smaller than their counterparts elsewhere. RE:4 Gold Edition lists at 29.0GB against 85.38GB on Steam and 87.79GB on Xbox, and the packaged editions arriving January 29, 2027 use a key card. The technical read is consistent: Digital Foundry places the Switch 2 version of RE:4 closer to the PS4 release visually, and ElAnalistaDeBits measures it mostly in the 50fps range at upscaled 1080p against the PS5's upscaled 2160p. Hands-on time at Tokyo Game Show found the games clear on the system's 7.9-inch 1080p screen with no motion blur and no input lag on the Joy-Con 2.
Outside games, the live-action reboot directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams opened at number one in the U.S. with an estimated $60 million, and reached Japan on October 9, where it placed second behind the Chiikawa film. The film was shot with IMAX-certified digital cameras and screened in eight formats across thirteen versions. Universal Studios Japan ran its annual Resident Evil collaboration through the autumn event, including the park's first Resident Evil-design popcorn bucket, a Licker whose head opens to hold miso popcorn, and an R-15 horror maze, Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive, based on Resident Evil: Requiem.
The franchise also marks its 30th anniversary with a large-scale exhibition at BEAM Gallery in Shibuya from October 30 to December 24. Capcom's sales have kept the back catalog cheap: a September Steam sale cut RE:4 to 997 yen and RE:2 and RE:3 to 798 yen each, with Requiem the exception at 30 percent off.
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The new Rascal Does Not Dream anime film, Seishun Buta Yaro wa Dear Friend no Yume o Minai, opened at #4 in Japan on October 16 and earned 186,464,420 yen (about US$1.18 million) in its first three days. The live-action Resident Evil reboot stayed at #2 in its second weekend, with a cumulative 1,373,385,400 yen. The live-action Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku rose from #4 to #3.
The overseas official X account for the live-action Resident Evil movie posted a clip on October 21 collecting screaming scenes and F-bomb moments from the film. Directed by Zach Cregger, the movie opened in Japan on October 9, 2026, following delivery worker Brian as he transports a package to Raccoon City while fleeing creatures. According to Kids-In-Mind, the word and its derivatives appear at least 106 times. Subtitled translation choices by Sayuri Inada are also being discussed.
Resident Evil 4 launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026, and comparison videos are now circulating. ElAnalistaDeBits compared the Switch 2 and PS5 versions in docked and handheld mode, both listed at upscaled 1080p and up to 60fps versus the PS5's upscaled 2160p. Digital Foundry's own analysis reports the Switch 2 version sits closer to the PS4 version visually, with thinner vegetation and fewer shadow and reflection effects.
Eiga Chiikawa: Ningyo no Shima no Himitsu rose from #4 to #1 in its 12th weekend, selling 375,000 tickets and earning 562,647,900 yen from Friday to Sunday. The live-action Resident Evil reboot opened at #2 with 356,000 tickets and 626,567,150 yen in three days. The fifth Girls und Panzer das Finale film opened at #5 with 267,301,400 yen.
Capcom released the Nintendo Switch 2 download versions of three Resident Evil remake titles on October 16, 2026: Resident Evil RE:2 Z Version Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil RE:3 Z Version, and Resident Evil RE:4 Gold Edition. Each is priced 1,000 yen below its regular price through November 7, 2026. That puts RE:2 at 2,990 yen, RE:3 at 1,990 yen, and RE:4 at 3,990 yen, all tax included. Regular download prices are 3,990 yen, 2,990 yen, and 4,990 yen respectively. Physical versions of all three arrive on January 29, 2027 at the regular prices. The three titles are rebuilt on Capcom's RE ENGINE. RE:2 follows Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield in Raccoon City, RE:3 follows S.T.A.R.S. survivor Jill Valentine, and RE:4 follows Leon as a government agent. A release campaign to win Nintendo Prepaid Cards runs from October 16 to October 29, 2026.
Capcom has posted storage requirements for three Resident Evil RE titles headed to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16. Resident Evil RE:4 Gold Edition is listed at 29.0GB, against 87.79GB for the Xbox version and 85.38GB on Steam with DLC. Resident Evil RE:2 Z Version Deluxe Edition is 14.0GB and Resident Evil RE:3 Z Version is 12.9GB. The packaged release on January 29, 2027 uses a key card.
Game Spark's review of Zach Cregger's live-action Resident Evil film notes that the director centers the story on an ordinary citizen rather than series figures like Leon or Chris. The piece traces the film series from Milla Jovovich's action-driven entries through Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, which returned to the early games while changing character settings.
Roy Lee, a producer on the new Resident Evil film now in U.S. theaters, is developing a film adaptation of Silent Hill, according to The Wall Street Journal. Lee is working on roughly 20 film and television projects, some based on games. The Resident Evil film, directed by Zach Cregger, opened in the U.S. on September 18 and reaches Japan on October 9.
Producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi and director Eiichiro Sasaki, both veterans of the Resident Evil series, discussed their new action RPG Stupid Never Dies in an interview published September 22, 2026. The game follows Davy, a zombie who wants only to bring back a dead girl named Julia. Kobayashi said the zombie protagonist came from an early budget-securing proposal, not from their Resident Evil background, and Sasaki tied the story to underdog gekokujo tales.
Tokyo Game Show 2026 brought announcements for classic game revivals. Clear River Games announced a collection of the first two Lufia games, planned for 2027. Edia announced a collection for the Battle Arena Toshinden games. The event's fifth day was cancelled due to a typhoon.
Valve started the Steam Autumn Sale at 2:00 AM Japan time on October 2, and the sale runs until 2:00 AM on October 9. Pocketpair put Palworld at 30 percent off for 2,380 yen and Craftopia at 40 percent off for 1,680 yen, with the publisher saying every eligible title sits at its lowest price yet. Capcom's BIOHAZARD requiem is 30 percent off at 6,293 yen and PRAGMATA is 20 percent off at 6,392 yen. Square Enix and Atlus opened their own sales ahead of Valve's start, listing Persona 3 Reload at 70 percent off for 2,303 yen and FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH at 70 percent off for 1,973 yen. 4Gamer.net reported Pocketpair's discounts and Automaton listed titles including ARC Raiders at 50 percent off and Monster Hunter Wilds at 25 percent off.
The new live-action Resident Evil film opened at number one in the United States with an estimated $60 million, according to Box Office Mojo figures. It earned an estimated $48.3 million overseas for a global total of $108.3 million. Austin Abrams stars, Zach Cregger directed, and Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions produced. It opens in Japan on October 9.
Hands-on time with Tokyo Game Show demos of the Switch 2 ports of Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition found the games looking clear on the system's 7.9-inch 1080p screen, with no motion blur and no input lag on the Joy-Con 2. Colors read slightly muted on both the handheld screen and a connected full-size LCD, though that holds on both displays.
The new live-action Resident Evil film opens October 9 and will screen in eight formats across thirteen versions, including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, Dolby Atmos, MX4D, 4DX, SCREENX, and ULTRA 4DX. It was shot with IMAX-certified digital cameras. Zack Cregger directs the adaptation of Capcom's game, following a deliveryman named Brian through one night in Raccoon City. Four limited visuals for IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and SCREENX were also released.
Capcom published the second wave of its exhibitor information for Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds, set for release on December 4, 2026, joins the booth as a playable demo with two quests: a beginner-oriented hunt for Kematris and a veteran-oriented hunt for Lagiacrus. Demos run multiplayer only in handheld mode, with tickets distributed first come, first served. Three Resident Evil remake titles also join on Switch 2: Resident Evil RE:2 Z version Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil RE:3 Z version, and Resident Evil RE:4 Gold Edition, each playable from its opening story with novelties handed out in limited quantities. Capcom also detailed demo content for previously announced titles including Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Street Fighter 6, and set the Capcom Spotlight | TGS 2026 stream for September 16.
Sony Interactive Entertainment started the Tokyo Game Show Sale on the PlayStation Store on September 9, offering discounts on a range of PS5 and PS4 titles. The sale runs until September 23, ahead of the Tokyo Game Show 2026 event that begins September 17. Among the featured discounts, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the Square Enix RPG preceding a series finale, is priced at 1,973 yen, a 70 percent reduction from 6,578 yen. Monster Hunter Wilds, which has a large DLC planned, is 25 percent off at 3,742 yen, while Pragmata Deluxe Edition receives its first-ever discount at 20 percent off, bringing it to 7,192 yen. Other titles include Persona 3 Reload Digital Premium Edition at 60 percent off (5,491 yen), Biohazard Requiem at 30 percent off (6,293 yen), Nioh 3 at 43 percent off (5,517 yen), and Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Imagined Land at 50 percent off (4,840 yen). The sale also covers deluxe editions and DLC, with more titles listed on the official sale page.
Universal Studios Japan held a press preview on September 9 ahead of its autumn event Universal Extreme Autumn ~Discover U!!!~, which begins September 10. The annual Resident Evil collaboration returns with goods and food. Merchandise includes a Zombie Dog Headband at 3,300 yen, a Licker Tissue Pouch at 3,000 yen, a T-shirt at 4,700 yen, a stainless steel tumbler at 3,200 yen, and a 3-way bag and shirt that let buyers dress as a member of the Raccoon City Police Department. Food sold at the cart stand in front of Space Fantasy The Ride includes the Green Herb Healing Croissant Dog with basil sauce and chicken at 1,000 yen, Leon S. Kennedy's Bitter Chocolate Churrito at 850 yen, and a Licker Popcorn Bucket at 5,500 yen. The shop interior also carries Resident Evil design details. TM & (C) Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
Universal Studios Japan begins selling a Resident Evil Licker popcorn bucket on September 9, timed to the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights and the 30th anniversary of Capcom's Resident Evil series. The bucket is the park's first Resident Evil-design popcorn bucket, modeled on the Licker with its long tongue and sharp claws, and its head opens to hold miso-flavored popcorn. It sells at the Stage 22 popcorn cart.
A Steam sale now covers the Biohazard series with discounts up to 80 percent. Most titles drop below 1000 yen, with Biohazard RE:4 at 75 percent off for 997 yen and Biohazard RE:3 and RE:2 at 80 percent off for 798 yen each. RE:4 and Revelations 2 have reached their largest discount yet. The latest entry, Biohazard Requiem, is the exception at 30 percent off for 6293 yen.
Sony Pictures Entertainment showed a video clip for the new live-action Resident Evil reboot film during Sony's State of Play livestream on Thursday. The film stars Austin Abrams as Bryan and opens in North American theaters on September 18, followed by a Japanese release on October 9. Zach Cregger directs the new production.
Amazon Prime Video announced on August 28 the full lineup of titles arriving on the service in September 2026, available to Prime members at no additional cost. The month is led by the exclusive streaming debut of the theatrical film 'Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc' on September 19, which the press release cites with worldwide box office revenue of 29.7 billion yen. The film adapts a popular arc from Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga, directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and produced by animation studio MAPPA. Beyond anime, the service will exclusively stream three major world title boxing bouts on September 27 under 'Prime Video Boxing 16,' headlined by the WBC world bantamweight title rematch between Takuma Inoue and Tenshin Nasukawa. The slate also includes Japanese live-action films 'Emergency Interrogation Room THE FINAL,' 'M.I.S.S.I.O.N.: An Operatic Undercover Investigator,' and the comedy 'License Return?!'. International films arriving September 1 include eight Christopher Nolan directorial works, all 11 films in the 'Resident Evil' movie series, and the Sharknado franchise's fifth and sixth entries. The anime section adds seasons one through three of 'Laid-Back Camp' from September 1.
NHK announced on August 28 that its game culture program "Game Genome" will be distributed sequentially on NHK On Demand starting September 1 at 17:00. The service will carry 11 episodes covering the 2021 pilot and Season 1, which aired in 2022. The program treats the emotions and values players gain from play sessions as "game genomes" and analyzes classic titles with guests. The pilot episode, an extended version focused on "Death Stranding," features creator Hideo Kojima, host Tsubasa Honda, artist Gen Hoshino, and former Famitsu editor-in-chief Katsuhiko Hayashi. Season 1 episodes cover "Shadow of the Colossus" and "The Last Guardian," "Persona 5," "Ace Attorney," "Dark Souls," "Resident Evil," "Romancing SaGa 2," "Life is Strange" and "Life is Strange 2," "Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin," "This War of Mine," and "Tokyo Jungle" and "Stray." Honda hosted the pilot and first half of Season 1, while singer and dancer Daichi Miura took over for the second half.
NVIDIA is updating its Ray Reconstruction technology with a second-generation Transformer model as part of DLSS 4.5, scheduled to roll out on GeForce RTX GPUs from the 20 series through the 50 series in August 2026. The new model, introduced alongside the gamescom 2026 announcements, is trained on a larger dataset and uses 35% more computational power while processing 20% more parameters. It gives developers finer control over temporal accumulation, which determines how much information from past frames is kept. Automaton's hands-on testing with a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti found that afterimages from path-traced light sources, like the lasers in Capcom's PRAGMATA, now disappear more quickly and naturally. Game Spark, using a GeForce RTX 5090, verified similar results in PRAGMATA and Biohazard Requiem, noting clearer raindrop outlines and more stable reflections on glass surfaces. NVIDIA materials state the performance impact is nearly negligible on RTX 40/50 series, though slight differences may occur on 20/30 series due to architectural constraints. The update also works with RTX Remix and arrives in the NVIDIA App via DLSS Override.
Universal Studios Japan announced on August 5 that a popcorn bucket shaped like the Licker, a predator creature from the Resident Evil series, will go on sale at the park starting September 9. The bucket is part of the park's Halloween Horror Nights event, which runs from September 11 to November 8. The design includes an opening head to access the miso-flavored popcorn, with soft materials used for the claws and teeth. This marks the first Resident Evil-themed popcorn bucket at USJ, created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise and the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights. The event will also feature the horror maze "Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive," based on the latest series entry, Resident Evil: Requiem, running from September 11 to December 27. The maze is set in the abandoned Renwood Hotel near Raccoon City, where visitors follow missing FBI analyst Grace, with live-action performances by Leon and Grace. The attraction is rated R-15. Additional merchandise, including Raccoon City Police Department role-play shirts and a 3-way bag, will be sold at the Cinema 4-D Store from September 9.
Sony Pictures released a new trailer for the live-action Resident Evil reboot, starring Austin Abrams as Bryan. The film opens in North America on September 18 and in Japan on October 9. Zach Cregger directs, with a screenplay co-written by Shay Hatten. Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions produce.
The official Frieren: Beyond Journey's End X account posted a pun image placing Frieren in Resident Evil's Raccoon City, using the phrase 'Raccoon City-ren'. The Resident Evil official account replied with an image of a treasure chest. Fans speculated on Frieren's ability to survive the zombie apocalypse and noted the surreal composition. Both franchises have upcoming collaborations at Universal Studios Japan.
Capcom announced the CAPCOM SUMMER SALE on July 10, offering discounts on a wide range of titles across PlayStation Store and Steam. The sale includes Monster Hunter Wilds at 58% off, Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak at 84% off, Resident Evil Requiem at 20% off, and many classic collections. PlayStation Store discounts run until July 14 for PS Plus members, while Steam discounts run until July 24.
Capcom announced the world's first large-scale exhibition for the Resident Evil series' 30th anniversary, running from October 30 to December 24 at BEAM Gallery in Shibuya. The event features immersive spatial displays, life-sized models, development materials, and a dedicated theater screening series scenes. A limited-edition pin set ticket is available via lottery for 2,500 units.
Capcom announced Resident Evil RE:Veronica, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, at Summer Game Fest. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed the game uses a third-person perspective and resource management mechanics similar to RE:2. The original's boss characters will appear, and the story has been reconstructed for a modern experience.
Capcom announced 'Resident Evil RE: Veronica' at Summer Game Fest 2026, a remake of the 2000 title 'Resident Evil CODE: Veronica,' set for a 2027 release. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi said the team chose Claire Redfield's story after finishing 'RE:4' and aims to deliver a more intense survival horror experience than the 'RE:2' remake, with a grounded, lonely tone and a third-person perspective.
In an interview at Summer Game Fest 2026, producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi discussed the challenges of remaking Code Veronica, the decision to drop the original subtitle, and how the team balances nostalgia with new elements for returning and first-time players.
Sony Interactive Entertainment published the May 2026 PS Store download rankings on June 9, 2026. In the PS5 category, 007 First Light took first place, followed by Pragmata in second and Resident Evil RE:4 in third. The PS4 category was led by Devil May Cry HD Collection, while Little Nightmares VR Altered Echoes retained the PS VR2 top spot and NTE: Neverness to Everness led free-to-play titles.
Capcom announced Resident Evil RE:Veronica, a remake of the 2000 game, for 2027 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. A fan who posted in 2024 that they would not free their grandma until a Code Veronica remake was announced declared her freed. The official Resident Evil account responded by telling the user to lock her back up.
Capcom announced a remake of the 2000 survival horror game Resident Evil: Code Veronica during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 5. The new title, referred to as both Resident Evil Veronica and Resident Evil: Code Veronica in promotional materials, is scheduled for release in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer shows protagonist Claire Redfield rendered in high detail, with some scenes shown from a first-person perspective. The game uses Capcom's proprietary RE engine and features a reimagined storyline and a new graphical art style. The original Code Veronica launched on Sega Dreamcast in 2000 and later received ports to PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The announcement was part of a broader Capcom presence at Summer Game Fest, following the February release of Resident Evil Requiem and the Switch 2 launch of Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil Village, and the Resident Evil Generation Pack.