Capcom's ‘Resident Evil 7’ Is Not Being Developed For The Nintendo Switch

Capcom is one of the game publishers that has a strong relationship with Nintendo. Unfortunately, the publisher’s upcoming “Resident Evil 7” is not being developed for the new Switch console.

“I think it’s a very unique piece of hardware,” producer Masachika Kawat told Express Online. “I’m looking forward to the possibilities of the system itself, but we have no plans at the moment regarding ‘Resident Evil’ on Switch.”

This might come as a surprise for a lot of fans. Capcom once signed a timed-exclusivity deal with Nintendo to create original games for the GameCube, as pointed out by GameRant. One of these titles was the critically acclaimed “Resident Evil 4,” which was released back in 2005. Capcom has also been consistent with supporting Nintendo’s hardware ever since the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Although it’s confirmed that a Switch version of “Resident Evil 7” isn’t happening, Kawata does seem optimistic about the hardware itself. It’s possible that the game might be ported to Switch in the future. “Resident Evil 7” will launch this week on Jan. 24 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

Perhaps Capcom is a little more cautious on the Nintendo Switch. With the Nintendo Wii U performing poorly, Capcom might simply want to wait and see how the Switch will fair in the market. Just a month after the Switch was first announced back in October, Capcom stated that it was “moving forward with internal planning and analysis as partner company.”

One of the main reasons why the Wii U failed to meet sales expectations is its lack of third-party games, a detriment that Nintendo says won’t happen again for the Switch. With Capcom not yet willing to bring “Resident Evil 7” to the new system, the Switch appears to be under the same threat.

The Nintendo Switch, which is slated to arrive on March 3 with a $299 price tag, is expected to come with at least seven games at launch. Nintendo said last week that there are 80 titles in active development for its new console.