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Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition on Switch 2: Solid but Flawed

The Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition was released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026, bringing the acclaimed remake to the hybrid console. After more than 20 hours of play, the reviewer finds the core gameplay, gunplay, and story faithful to the original, with Leon as a likable protagonist. However, the port suffers from noticeable texture pop‑in in both handheld and docked modes, where trees and cliffs switch from low to high resolution as the player approaches. Minor frame drops also appear during intense scenes, such as a cave with a flickering flame, but they rarely affect combat effectiveness. The Switch 2 version supports motion controls, offering gyro aiming that feels precise vertically but sluggish horizontally, while traditional controls remain smooth. Graphically, the game retains high fidelity, especially in docked mode, and includes HDR support, but handheld visuals are slightly less refined. Overall, the port is serviceable and includes all major DLC, making it a viable option for players who want to experience the remake on the go, though it is not the definitive experience compared to PS5.

· TechRadar

The essential points

  1. 01Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition launched on Switch 2 in October 2026, adding the remake to the hybrid console.
  2. 02Texture pop‑in and occasional frame drops appear in both handheld and docked modes, slightly reducing immersion.
  3. 03Motion controls offer gyro aiming that is precise vertically but sluggish horizontally, while traditional controls remain smooth.
  4. 04The port includes all major DLC, HDR support, and solid graphics, making it a viable on‑the‑go experience despite minor performance issues.
The full brief

The Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition was released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026, bringing the acclaimed remake to the hybrid console. After more than 20 hours of play, the reviewer finds the core gameplay, gunplay, and story faithful to the original, with Leon as a likable protagonist. However, the port suffers from noticeable texture pop‑in in both handheld and docked modes, where trees and cliffs switch from low to high resolution as the player approaches.

Minor frame drops also appear during intense scenes, such as a cave with a flickering flame, but they rarely affect combat effectiveness. The Switch 2 version supports motion controls, offering gyro aiming that feels precise vertically but sluggish horizontally, while traditional controls remain smooth. Graphically, the game retains high fidelity, especially in docked mode, and includes HDR support, but handheld visuals are slightly less refined.

Overall, the port is serviceable and includes all major DLC, making it a viable option for players who want to experience the remake on the go, though it is not the definitive experience compared to PS5.