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Capcom has released a PS5 demo for Resident Evil Requiem ahead of its February 2026 launch. The sample covers early sections and save data from the demo won’t transfer to the full game. It’s on the PS Store, and the game is currently discounted 30% during the Days of Play promotion until June 10, 2026.
Capcom released a Switch 2 demo for Resident Evil Requiem, letting players sample the early chapters with Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft, though save data won’t transfer to the full game; the title blends classic survival horror with RE4-style action, and the demo follows a recent update that added the 'Leon Must Die Forever' minigame.
Capcom has released a playable demo for Resident Evil Requiem across PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, letting players experience early stages of the survival horror title; note that demo save data cannot be transferred to the full game.
US Nintendo Switch eShop has removed the free demos for Kingdom Hearts Cloud Version, but the full cloud titles remain purchasable. Demos still appear in the UK and Japan, and Square Enix has not issued an official statement, fueling speculation about licensing or future releases.
A two-hour PC demo for Littlelands is now on Steam, offering custom character creation, six areas, shops, 20 NPCs, unlockable tools, and seven enemy types in this cozy farming-adventure world.
Square Enix released a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo for Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC with cross‑save to the full game; players can carry over demo progress and obtain items, with Switch 2 redemption codes available, and the full release for Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC arriving June 3 (PS5 and PC already available).
Eurogamer reports a free Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with progression carry-over to the full game when it launches on June 3 for Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S; the demo is 45GB on Switch 2 and 91GB on Xbox, includes the first two chapters and early game sections, plus new progression options, and bonus items ('kupo charm' and 'survival set') if you bring demo save data.
Capcom announced Pragmata has surpassed 1 million units sold worldwide in just two days, boosted by a free demo and its Switch 2 release, signaling strong momentum for the new IP as the company aims to reach an even broader audience.
Nintendo is investigating a bug in the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 'Welcome Version' demo that causes a crash when waking the Switch from sleep between 9pm and 10am after clearing the main content; saving data transfer to the full game remains unaffected. Workarounds include closing/reopening the demo, reinstalling, or temporarily setting the clock back. Early impressions of the demo are positive aside from this issue.
Nintendo released a Welcome Version demo for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Switch, letting players create up to three Miis and transfer their save data to the full game when it launches on April 16; completing the demo rewards a hamster costume, and the full game is expected to deliver on features like same-sex relationships.
Nintendo released a free 'Welcome Version' demo for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Switch ahead of its 16 April release; the demo is live on the eShop, but it isn’t clear how much content it includes and US availability hadn’t been confirmed at press time.
Capcom revealed Pragmata will release earlier than its previous date, arriving on Switch 2 and other platforms on April 17, 2026 (instead of April 24). A new trailer showcases Cabin, a companion for Shelter, and the Diana amiibo is coming soon. A Pragmata demo is already on the eShop, and Capcom has launched an apparel line and plans to stream the game's soundtrack in the future.
Capcom revealed at its Spotlight that Pragmata, the long-delayed sci-fi adventure, will launch on April 17 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam, moving up from the previously planned April 24. A new trailer showcases unseen locations and Shelter base elements, and a free Sketchbook demo is available now on PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, and Steam; pre-orders are open.
A playable Steam demo for Scott Pilgrim EX lets players try the first two quests and play as Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Lucas Lee, or Roxy Richter in a Toronto-meets-demon beat-em-up. The demo precedes the full digital release on March 3, 2026 across Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), PS4/5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a brand-new story co-written by Bryan Lee O’Malley and music from Anamanaguchi.
TechRadar’s take on Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem marketing notes a deliberate delay and secrecy around demos, despite Leon Kennedy’s late-2025 reveal and a February State of Play. With a February 27 launch date across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, fans frustration over no pre-launch demo is weighed against the idea that releasing a full, spoiler-free experience later could pay off by heightening anticipation and reveals at launch.