Resident Evil Requiem Pre-Orders Go Live — Here’s Everything in the Deluxe Edition
Capcom has opened pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem across major platforms and retailers, and alongside the standard edition it’s revealed a deluxe edition and a physical SteelBook edition that bundles both digital and collectible extras, including a limited lenticular card. The game remains on track for February 27, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam & Epic).
Key takeaways:
Pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem are now live at major retailers and digital storefronts for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.
Capcom has revealed a Deluxe SteelBook Edition that includes the Deluxe digital bundle plus a physical SteelBook case and a limited lenticular card.
The Deluxe / SteelBook packages include cosmetic items (costumes, weapon skins, charms), an audio track, and in-game files (which is a very strange inclusion for a deluxe edition, if I'm being honest), depending on platform and retailer.
What’s available: Platforms, Release Date, and Where to Pre-order
Capcom’s pre-order rollout shows the game listed on first-party storefronts and major retailers: PS Store pages have been updated, Xbox/Windows listings appear live, and Steam/Epic pre-orders are available as well. Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled to launch on February 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC. If a particular retailer’s physical edition isn’t yet visible in your region, expect listings to go live in rolling waves over the next 24–48 hours.
Deluxe SteelBook Edition: What’s in the box (physical + digital)
Capcom’s deluxe offering has two layers of value: the digital deluxe content (costumes, skins, audio/digital extras) and the physical collector extras that come with the SteelBook edition.
According to retailer listings and press roundups, the SteelBook Edition includes: a physical SteelBook case and a limited-edition lenticular card, plus all standard Deluxe digital content such as multiple costumes (five costumes, including a Lady Dimitrescu costume for Grace), weapon skins, charms, an audio pack (labelled “Raccoon City Classic”), and bonus files such as “Letters from 1998” and some screen filters, one of which is an “Apocalypse” filter. Note that exact contents and naming can vary slightly by platform/region and retailer.
Retailers are listing a SteelBook Deluxe price in the ballpark of the mid-to-upper price tier (examples range around $90 USD depending on region and retailer), while the standard physical edition is tracking at the usual base-game price. Expect regional price variance and exclusive retailer bonuses (e.g., double-sided posters or retailer variants) in some stores.
Digital Deluxe content: What's Included and What's Revealed
The Deluxe digital bundle, available standalone in some storefronts and bundled with the SteelBook physical package, includes:
Five costume unlocks, the only revealed one so far being Lady D.
Four weapon skins, the first revealed one being the S&S M232 Apocalypse skin, which ties into a pre-order bonus Apocalypse skin for Grace.
Two Charms, the first one being the infamous Mr. Raccoon charm from previous titles. It may provide in-game benefits like past versions.
A curated “Raccoon City Classic” soundtrack audio pack.
Files / lore extras dubbed as “Letters from 1998” (which is scraping the bottom of the barrel for Deluxe Edition content, in my opinion), and two screen filters, the first one labelled “Apocalypse.”
These digital bonuses are largely cosmetic and lore-adjacent; they enhance the presentation and collector appeal without changing core gameplay. Always double-check the platform page (PS Store, Steam, Xbox Store, eShop on Switch 2) for the definitive content list.
Pricing & edition: What to Expect by Region
At launch windows in the U.S./UK/Europe, the standard edition is listed around the normal full-price bracket for AAA releases (roughly $69.99 / £64.99, depending on storefront), while Deluxe and SteelBook editions sit above that (estimates from retailer listings show SteelBook Deluxe in the ~$90 USD range). Exact price and SKU names may vary regionally (some markets will list a “Deluxe Edition” while others label the physical package as “Deluxe SteelBook Edition”). Always check the official Capcom store or trusted retailers for your region’s SKU code before pre-ordering.
Collector Note: Lenticular Card & Supply Risk
The lenticular card is a small but sometimes sought-after collectible that typically features a lenticular (motion/flip) image, which is perfect for shelf display. Historically, lenticulars and steelbooks are produced in limited runs for collector editions; if the physical collector package matters to you, reserve a copy at a major retailer or Capcom’s official store as soon as stock appears. Scalpers can and do resell limited editions, so timing matters.
What This Means for Fans & Collectors
For fans of the franchise, the Dual approach (digital Deluxe + SteelBook physical) offers a choice: pay for in-game digital flair, or secure a tactile collector’s package that doubles as display art. The inclusion of the lenticular card is a nice little flourish that should please those that love to collect physical merchandise. If you want the SteelBook and lenticular specifically, treat a pre-order like a time-sensitive purchase. If you're just interested in the game itself or the in-game bonuses, then the digital deluxe edition content should be more your speed. While I want the digital deluxe content myself, the inclusion of additional lore just feels out of place.
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