Resident Evil Biohazard and Village Excel on Nintendo Switch 2, Showcasing RE Engine Power
In anticipation of the upcoming release of Resident Evil Requiem, the previous two mainline entries in the franchise, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil: Village, have been thoroughly tested on the Nintendo Switch 2. The results are impressive, with both games running smoothly and looking great on the hybrid platform.
Gold Editions Deliver Complete Experiences
The Gold Editions of both titles are now available on Nintendo Switch 2, offering the full content-complete versions. This includes all DLC and bonus cosmetics, making these the definitive editions for players. Unlike the previous Cloud versions on the original Switch, these games run natively on the hardware, providing a far superior experience.
Performance and Visuals
Both games target 60fps in handheld mode at 1080p, and they largely achieve this goal with minimal frame rate dips. The visuals are some of the most impressive seen on the platform, rivaling the original PS4 versions in terms of texture detail. While ray tracing is absent, the implementation of HDR helps compensate, and the lack of this feature is hardly noticeable during gameplay.
Frame rate drops do occur occasionally, typically during explosive story moments, such as the safehouse burning in Village or intense encounters in Biohazard. However, these dips are infrequent and do not significantly disrupt the overall experience. The slower-paced exploration and puzzle-solving segments, which dominate much of the gameplay, maintain a consistent performance.
Gameplay and Portability
The Ethan Winters duology represents a return to intimate, scary survival horror, and the Nintendo Switch 2 versions excel in delivering this experience portably. Whether evading the Baker family in Biohazard or navigating the varied environments of Village, the games perform reliably, making this the best way to play them on the go.
Priced at £34.99 / $39.99 for Biohazard and £44.99 / $49.99 for Village at launch, the inclusion of all additional content justifies the cost. This stands in contrast to other ports, such as Persona 3: Reloaded on Switch 2, which faced performance issues and missing DLC.
Future Implications
The strong performance of these titles on the RE Engine bodes well for future Capcom games on the platform. With the upcoming release of Pragmata and rumors of a Monster Hunter Wilds port, Capcom has demonstrated that solid third-party performance is achievable on Nintendo Switch 2. This success sets a positive precedent for other developers looking to bring their games to the hybrid console.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil: Village launch on Nintendo Switch 2 this Friday, February 27, offering players a top-tier portable horror experience.
