According to a source familiar with the gaming industry, Capcom’s decision not to release a physical collector’s edition of Resident Evil Requiem might be linked to policies and tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump, which have increased costs. While a bundled collector’s edition won’t be available, Capcom plans to sell extra items for the game separately.
At the Resident Evil Showcase on January 15th, Capcom revealed more about how Resident Evil Requiem will play. The game will blend the survival horror feel of Resident Evil Village with the story of Grace Ashcroft, and will even include an optional difficulty setting that brings back classic features like ink ribbons and limited saves for her sections. In contrast, players controlling Leon S. Kennedy will experience fast-paced, action-packed levels inspired by Resident Evil 4 Remake, where he’ll be able to find weapons and fight off large groups of zombies.
Trump’s Tariffs May Have Cost Resident Evil Requiem Its Collector’s Edition
While physical copies of the standard and deluxe editions of Resident Evil Requiem will be available, many dedicated fans noticed the absence of a collector’s edition. Gaming industry insider Dusk Golem explained on Twitter that tariffs put in place during the Trump administration were the reason Capcom decided not to release one, as they have with previous Resident Evil games. Capcom hasn’t officially confirmed this, but increasing manufacturing costs have been a consistent issue since the tariffs were implemented.
When the Trump administration introduced tariffs in early 2025, the video game industry was quickly affected. Experts predicted that games and consoles would become more expensive due to these tariffs, and companies would likely pass those costs on to customers worldwide. This proved true, as Sony raised prices on its PlayStation 5 consoles and Microsoft increased prices on Xbox consoles twice during 2025.
Although there won’t be a traditional physical collector’s edition of Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom is still offering some nice extras for fans. The Deluxe Edition is the closest thing to a collector’s package you can get. It includes digital bonuses like costumes and weapon skins for the characters Grace and Leon, plus other perks. You can also find a premium steelbook case for the Deluxe Edition at select stores.
Resident Evil Requiem Will Still Have Some Physical Goodies
Image via Capcom When Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27th, Nintendo Switch owners will have some extra items to choose from. A special Resident Evil Requiemthemed Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller will be available, but it costs $100 – $10 more than the standard Pro Controller. Capcom also announced that Resident Evil Requiem* Amiibo figures will be released later, and they’ll share more details soon.
Capcom announced that detailed, 1/6 scale statues of Leon and Grace will be sold at multiple stores. These statues won’t be available until Fall 2026, after the game Resident Evil Requiem is released. Considering prices continue to increase, fans planning to purchase a Switch 2 or another console to play Resident Evil Requiem should buy it soon, before prices potentially go up again.
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