Resident Evil Requiem Launches Today Despite A Five Month Wait For Amiibo Support
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Resident Evil Requiem launches today to record-breaking Steam numbers, but players will have to wait five months for the release of its companion amiibo figures.
Resident Evil Requiem officially launches today, but players hoping to grab the accompanying physical collectibles will need to exercise some patience. Nintendo recently confirmed that the Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy amiibo figures will not hit store shelves until July 30, leaving a five-month gap between the game's debut and the arrival of its physical tie-ins. Nintendo has not offered an explanation for the delay. The announcement follows initial fan critique regarding the simplistic facial design of the Leon figurine when it was first revealed.
Despite the staggered merchandise rollout, the game is already making massive waves across the digital landscape. IGN South Africa reports that Requiem has officially secured the biggest launch day in Steam history for the Resident Evil franchise. Players diving into the horror title right out of the gate also face a day one update containing several essential fixes. Meanwhile, community spaces are already buzzing as early copy owners attempt to decode a deeply convoluted in-game mystery that appears to be the most complex puzzle the franchise has ever introduced.
Third-party amiibo releases remain relatively rare compared to Nintendo's internal output, though Capcom has previously seen similar hardware integration for major releases like Dark Souls and Diablo, with another figure planned for the upcoming Pragmata. For modern players navigating cross-platform ecosystems and digital launches, hardware delays are nothing new. Still, the disconnect between digital availability and physical merchandise highlights ongoing logistical hurdles in gaming retail. As the community continues to unpack the game's hidden secrets, the focus remains squarely on the terrifying journey ahead rather than the plastic awaiting them in July.
Tags: Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom, Nintendo, Gaming News, PC Gaming
Original article: IGN South Africa