As fans count down the days to the release of the highly-anticipated Resident Evil Requiem, one player has pointed out an interesting difference between the Nintendo Switch 2 cover art and the artwork chosen for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. Resident Evil Requiem is slated to launch on February 27, and the seemingly close partnership between Nintendo and Capcom in the promotional lead-up to the game’s release has sparked curiosity among audiences.
Set to be the newest release in the legendary Resident Evil game franchise, Requiem will herald the introduction of a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, as she investigates a series of murders and returns to the series’ destroyed hometown of Raccoon City. The initial reveal of Resident Evil Requiem was met with massive celebration and hype among fans, and one eagle-eyed player has spotted an interesting detail ahead of the game’s launch.
Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Cover Compared to PS5 and Xbox
Redditor Joseki100 pointed out the unique cover for the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Resident Evil Requiem, which features Grace Ashcroft. While this is not surprising on its own, as it makes perfect sense for the main character to be on the game’s cover, it does stand out in stark contrast to the PS5 and Xbox Series game covers that only showcase a ruined Raccoon City Police Department facade. Players quickly pointed out that this is not the first time Nintendo and Capcom have had a special collaboration for the game, with a Resident Evil Requiem pro controller and Amiibo previously announced for the Switch 2.
Fans may also recall an updated trailer for Resident Evil Requiem shared during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, marking another key team-up between Nintendo and Capcom on promotional materials for the next Resi game. There is no way of knowing the specifics of the partnership, but the exclusive Grace Ashcroft cover art on the Switch 2 edition of the game and additional hardware and collectibles for Nintendo fans has understandably raised more than a few eyebrows.
Survival horror fans have been champing at the bit for another opportunity to dive into the world of Resident Evil, and with the setting and story of Resident Evil Requiem already driving player enthusiasm to a fever pitch, the continued promotional announcements from Capcom have left audiences truly ravenous for another jaunt with biohazardous monsters. Resident Evil Requiem launches for Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2026, and interested fans can follow along for any exciting updates ahead of the game’s release.
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February 27, 2026
- ESRB
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Rating Pending
