As we've waited for the library of games on the Nintendo Switch 2 to expand, the question of game-exclusive accessories was on everyone's mind. There was some speculation about which IP the first Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller would borrow from, but Nintendo has surprisingly gone for a franchise they don't even own: Resident Evil: Requiem. That's not all, though, as Nintendo and Capcom have collaborated to bring you a first for the Switch 2 in the form of an amiibo of Requiem's protagonist, Grace Ashcroft.
While the controller will be out on the same day as the new installment in the series, February 27, you'll need to hang on a little if you want to see the amiibo, as it'll be dropping sometime in spring of 2026. Also releasing on February 27 is the special pack of games coming to the Switch 2, called the Generation Pack. We already knew that the Switch and Switch 2 would be bringing Resident Evil: Village and Biohazard alongside Requiem, but the Generation Pack appears to offer the three in a collector's edition box, and with any luck, a slight discount than if you were to buy all three games separately.
Rumors are flying about one character, as now that pre-orders have gone live, one store may have done something they shouldn't have. PlayStation Portugal apparently listed a Leon skin as one you can get in the Deluxe Edition of Resident Evil: Requiem, seemingly confirming his appearance in the game - but we can't say for sure if this is true. Some warn that it's easy to edit screenshots, so for now, Leon stays a rumor. If it's true, though, then this icon, who's been with us since Resident Evil 2 back in 1998, popping in and out of the games like a fun part of the furniture, hasn't been seen since Resident Evil 6. We'd be excited to catch up with him and, presumably, play as him.
While Leon is a fan fave and speculation about his appearance is going down well online, some are predictably unhappy with other elements of the announcement - namely the Generation Pack, because it only contains boxes with download codes to the game, not physical game cards. The cards have been swapped out to provide a better performance, apparently, and I'd rather have a working game than one I can hold. The rest of the announcements have gone down well, and I personally think it's a nice surprise to see Nintendo celebrate the launch of the Resident Evil franchise on its console with such force.
Seeing two Requiem-themed Switch 2 firsts in the amiibo and Pro Controller is a treat for those of us who are fans of the horror franchise - especially because, so far, they look nice. We haven't been given a look at the Grace amiibo yet, but the controller looks clean, remaining entirely black and minimalist. It features a print of a newspaper cutting that's classic for the Resident Evil branding. A couple of netizens online are hoping for a more colorful Pro Controller for the Switch 2 at some point, but now that we know themed controllers are returning, undoubtedly Nintendo will provide for us color-lovers soon enough.
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