Earlier this week, Capcom finally revealed more information about the latest entry in their famous horror series, Resident Evil. While players learned more about the story and gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem, many were surprised to see that the company did not announce a special collector’s edition for the game.
Like most major game publishers, Capcom typically releases expensive, limited-run collector’s editions packed with physical items. However, for Resident Evil Requiem, almost all the extra content in the deluxe version is digital. This has led some fans to question if we are seeing the end of costly physical collector’s editions altogether.
With the game’s release date just over a month away, it seems unlikely that Capcom is simply waiting to announce a collector’s edition later. This is especially true because the official figurines usually included in these bundles have already appeared for sale separately elsewhere. This breaks a tradition the company has followed for over a decade.
Instead of a collector’s edition, Capcom has revealed two detailed one-sixth-scale figurines. These figures feature Leon and Grace, and they are priced at approximately 150 dollars each. They are available for purchase on their own, separate from any game bundle.
If you are wondering what comes with the physical deluxe edition of the game, it includes a premium steelbook case that holds the game itself. It also comes with a limited edition lenticular card. Additionally, the package provides digital codes for five costumes, four weapon skins, two charms, various filters, a bonus audio pack, and extra files to unlock.
There is also a digital deluxe edition available, though it does not include the physical steelbook case or the lenticular card. For Nintendo Switch 2 players, there is a special Requiem-styled controller. A bundle containing Resident Evil 7, Village, and Requiem is also available for the Switch. Amiibo figures are scheduled to launch in the summer, and all pre-orders will receive a bonus costume for Grace named Apocalypse.
Leaker Dusk Golem, who has shared accurate details about Silent Hill and Resident Evil games in the past, suggested a reason for this change. They believe the issue might be connected to the high costs of shipping items to the United States.
They stated that Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariffs likely led to Resident Evil Requiem not having a collector’s edition like previous games. This suggests that the financial burden of producing and shipping physical goods is becoming too high for publishers to justify.
Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled to launch on February 27th for PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S. Director Koshi Nakanishi, who previously worked on Resident Evil 7, promised that this new title will offer an emotional experience unlike any other game in the series.
Nakanishi spoke during a recent broadcast where the team showed more gameplay footage. They highlighted the difference between playing as Grace and Leon. Grace’s sections will focus heavily on horror elements, while Leon’s gameplay will be more action-oriented.
Journalist Alex recently had a chance to play a portion of Resident Evil Requiem. He admitted that even the small section he experienced was so terrifying that he screamed loudly enough for people in the next room to hear him.
