The first Resident Evil amiibo figures are here, and my collection is itching for them both

The amiibo keep on coming as Nintendo has unveiled our first official look at the upcoming Resident Evil figures. The Partner Direct Showcase held on February 5, 2026 included images of the two figures, which are based on Grace and Leon as they appear in the upcoming Resident Evil 9 Requiem, which launches later this month.

The Switch 2 accessories are set to launch "Summer 2026" but no exact date was provided in the short glimpse given of the upcoming collectibles. What was shared was that tapping them on your handheld will unlock in-game skins for your guns and artillery for Requiem, including a handgun skin for Leon, though I was hoping for some hilarious costume unlocks instead. If we can get Mad Max Chris, I want Mad Max Leon.

The amiibo were originally announced in October last year alongside the Resident Evil Requiem Switch 2 Pro controller, but this was the first time we've had a chance to see them in all their awkward plastic NFC-integrated glory. As they're based on human characters, they do have a bizarre look. Human characters don't always translate well in amiibo form, as the detail of the realistic faces and poses can get a little lost in a 4-inch figure. Those of you who own the Fire Emblem Ike figure know exactly what I'm talking about.

Leon always looks like he's been through it in the Resident Evil game series, but his hair mold in the amiibo looks like he's been chilling out in the Raccoon City sewers for too long. The detail on his outfit, at least, is pretty nice, as you can see all the folds in his black leather jacket, and there's even a subtle shine to the head of the axe he's wielding in his hand.

The Leon amiibo is definitely the better-looking of the two in my eyes, as he can stand perfectly on the gold base, without any ugly, transparent plastic supports. Grace doesn't have the same advantage, but at least it's not bright yellow, as seen on the first wave of Smash Bros amiibo. The protagonist looks exactly as she appears in the game, brown jacket and all, and I really love the mid-step pose that's been sculpted for this latest amiibo release.

If you care more about their unlocks, Capcom and Nintendo didn't go into too much detail. While we know tapping either unlocks weapon skins, the exact list of how many we can expect is still unknown. We did at least get to see a tiny fraction of gameplay in the Partner Direct Showcase, showing off a bright blue neon skin, which stands out amongst the deary surrounds of Requiem.

Pre-orders for these upcoming amiibo haven't been shared, but it usually takes a few hours before they start appearing at the official US and UK Nintendo stores and other retailers. The moment they do, I'll be popping in links here and updating my 2026 amiibo page, so you can ensure your collection is as complete as possible.

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Our guides to the best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers, the best Nintendo Switch headsets, and the best Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Express cards are full of accessories that can grab to prepare for the horrors of Resident Evil Requiem. It's also worth checking out the best toys if you want more collectibles.