How to pre-load Resident Evil Requiem on Steam, PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2

The release of Resident Evil Requiem is on the horizon, and the next major installment in Capcom’s legendary franchise is all set to arrive in the coming days. Given the massive file sizes of games in recent times, the developers usually provide an option to pre-load the titles, which is also the case with Requiem.
The pre-load for the game is already available, and whoever purchased or pre-ordered can keep the game downloaded for its release on February 27, 2026. Essentially, the pre-load allows you to have the entire game data ahead of time. As a result, you won’t be stuck waiting for the game to get installed on the launch day.
The section below provides a step-by-step guide to pre-load Resident Evil Requiem on the available platforms.

How to pre-load Resident Evil Requiem

With the pre-load being live, you must complete the process to avoid any delays on Resident Evil Requiem’s launch date. Listed below are the exact steps that you can follow to pre-load on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2:

PC (Steam)

1. To start, find Resident Evil Requiem in your list of games. The title will only appear there if you completed the purchase.
2. As the next step, you should use the pre-download option to start the download.
3. Resident Evil Requiem will remain encrypted until the release.

PlayStation 5

1. If you are on a PS5, you should go to your Game Library.
2. You will find the list of the games you own, from which you must find Resident Evil Requiem.
3. Finally, you may tap on the “Download” option to start the download process and keep the game ready for the launch.

Xbox Series X|S

1. The first step is to open the Xbox Store or your Full Library.
2. Next, you will have to select the game and use the download option to pre-load the title.
3. Resident Evil Requiem will soon be downloaded, and you can access it on February 27, 2026, based on your regional release timings.

Nintendo Switch 2

1. Navigate to the Nintendo eShop and complete the purchase for the game.
2. If you have already bought Resident Evil Requiem, you can simply open its page and complete the download process.

With the aforementioned steps, you will be able to pre-load the game across the different platforms. Resident Evil Requiem is arguably the most hyped-up game in the first half of 2026, and it will be exciting to see how it fares.


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