Capcom is bringing Resident Evil 7 to Switch... by streaming it
Capcom has announced Resident Evil 7 for Switch, which would be a huge addition to the Nintendo console's third-party library if not for a giant catch: it's a Japan-only release for now, and more importantly it doesn't run on the Switch hardware at all. Biohazard 7 Resident Evil Cloud Version (yes) works by streaming the game from Capcom's servers to your Switch — the same way cloud gaming services like PlayStation Now and GeForce Now operate.
The game will be released on Thursday and costs 2,000 yen ($18) for a 180-day “ticket;” there'll also be a free 15-minute demo. The cloud version includes all the game's DLC, and since it'll presumably be running on high-end PCs, it should end up looking better than the Switch hardware would be...