Resident Evil Requiem doesn't have a collector's edition, and some are blaming Donald Trump

A game industry insider said that the policies and tariffs issued by US President Donald Trump and the associated costs may be the reason why Capcom decided not to provide Resident Evil Requiem physical collector's edition. Despite Capcom not offering a collector's edition Resident Evil Requiemadditional merchandise for the upcoming title will be sold independently of any game packs.

During the Resident Evil Showcase on January 15, Capcom shared more details about the gameplay elements that players can experience. Resident Evil Requiem. The developers said so Resident Evil Requiem will utilize survival horror aspects Resident Evil Village for Grace Ashcroft's side of the story. Resident Evil Requiem it will also offer players an optional difficulty setting that will return ink ribbons and limited save options during Grace segments. In contrast, popular character Leon S. Kennedy will appear in action-oriented levels based on the play style Resident Evil 4 remakeas he can pick up weapons to defeat hordes of zombies.

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Trump's tariffs may cost Resident Evil Requiem its collector's edition

Although Resident Evil Requiem will have physical copies of both the basic and deluxe editions of the game, the missing collector's edition has not escaped the attention of longtime fans. In response to a question from a Twitter user, well-known gaming industry insider Dusk Golem said that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration led Capcom to not release a collector's edition for Resident Evil Requiem as the past Resident Evil records had . Although Capcom hasn't officially stated why Resident Evil Requiem has no collector's edition, the rising cost of producing goods has been a constant factor since Trump's return to office.

The gaming industry immediately felt the impact of Trump's tariffs after the administration implemented them in early 2025. After the tariffs were announced, analysts said games and consoles would become more expensive to manufacture as companies would pass the cost on to consumers around the world. In the second half of 2025, Sony increased the prices of its PS5 console in response to the tariffs. The tariffs also led to two price increases for the Xbox line of consoles during 2025.

While players will not have a physical collector's edition Resident Evil Requiem Capcom still has some goodies for fans to consider. In short, the closest ka Resident Evil Requiem Collector's Edition that fans can get is the Deluxe Edition of the game. Additional goods that are part of the delivery Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Editionn are completely digital and include some costumes and weapon skins for Grace and Leon, among other perks. Premium steelbook version Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Editionn is also available through various retailers.

Resident Evil Requiem will still have some physical goodies

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Along with basic and deluxe versions Resident Evil RequiemNintendo users in particular will have a few more collectibles to consider. AND Resident Evil Requiem the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Edition will be available after the game launches on February 27th. However, the special controller will carry a tempting price of $100, which is $10 more than the base version of the Switch 2 Pro controller. Plus, Capcom said so Resident Evil Requiem will get the Amiibo lineup later and encouraged fans to stay tuned for more information.

Capcom also stated that 1/6 scale statues of Leon and Grace will also be available at various retailers. However, the statues won't be released until the fall of 2026, months after that Resident Evil Requiemedition. With the rising cost of goods showing no signs of slowing down, fans are looking to buy a Switch 2 or other system to play Resident Evil Requiem it shouldn't be long before prices potentially jump higher again.