How to play Resident Evil Requiem early on PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2

Resident Evil Requiem launches globally on February 27, 2026, and the game has managed to generate a lot of hype. It is essentially receiving a worldwide rollout based on regional time zones, allowing players in certain regions to access the survival horror epic at different times throughout February 27.

Contrary to earlier rumors, Capcom has confirmed that there is no early access period for those who purchase the Deluxe Edition, and all players, regardless of the edition, will be able to access the game at the respective regional times. Nevertheless, the Deluxe Edition does provide you with rewards like exclusive cosmetic items and digital content, enhancing the overall experience.

In the section below, we provide a detailed guide on playing Resident Evil Requiem across all platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and the newly released Nintendo Switch 2.

Resident Evil Requiem launch timings by region

Resident Evil has recently shared an image on their official social media handles, and the same revealed the release timings for Requiem across the different regions. Listed below are the timings that they have specified in the post:

• Los Angeles (PST): Feb 26 9:00 PM (Console), Feb 26 9:00 PM (PC)
• Toronto/New York (EST): Feb 27 12:00 AM (Console), Feb 27 12:00 AM (PC)
• Mexico City (CST): Feb 27 12:00 AM (Console), Feb 26 11:00 PM (PC)
• London (GMT): Feb 27 12:00 AM (Console), Feb 27 5:00 AM (PC)
• Berlin (CET): Feb 27 12:00 AM (Console), Feb 27 6:00 AM (PC)
• Tokyo (JST): Feb 27 12:00 AM (Console), Feb 27 2:00 PM (PC)
• Singapore (SGT): Feb 27 12:00 AM (Console), Feb 27 1:00 PM (PC)
• São Paulo (BRT): Feb 27 12:00 AM (Console), Feb 27 2:00 AM (PC)
• Johannesburg (SAST): Feb 27 12:00 AM (Console), Feb 27 7:00 AM (PC)
• Riyadh (AST): Feb 27 12:00 AM (Console), Feb 27 8:00 AM (PC)
• Seoul (KST): Feb 27 12:00 AM (Console), Feb 27 2:00 PM (PC)
• Auckland (NZDT): Feb 27 12:00 AM (Console), Feb 27 6:00 PM (PC)

Pre-loading has already begun, and you can download the game to be ready for the official release. Once the title is available, you will be able to jump directly into the experience.

How to prepare for Resident Evil Requiem launch day

To be ready for Resident Evil Requiem on launch day, you are advised to pre-load the title in advance on the respective platform. Essentially, pre-loading allows you to download the entire game ahead of the release. All editions launch simultaneously on February 27, 2026, and you are advised to stay ready.

For now, you can simply purchase/pre-order the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Once Resident Evil Requiem is out, you can experience the title on your device.

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