What happened to Mercenaries mode in RE: Requiem?

Capcom’s missing Mercenaries mode, now teased by datamines

Fans noticed Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2 launched without Mercenaries Mode, even after Capcom had previously teased a minigame update.

A new datamine is now driving renewed excitement because it suggests more content is coming—and that Mercenaries Mode may not be gone for good. The discovery follows an earlier pattern Capcom has used with other RE-side updates: tease a package, then roll out what’s missing later.

Why this matters

• Switch 2 players who bought Requiem expecting Mercenaries have had a gap in what they consider core replay value.
• Mercenaries-style modes typically extend a game’s lifespan by offering bite-sized challenges, character variety, and higher-score incentives.
• If Capcom is working from a staged plan rather than scrapping the idea, datamine signals can indicate the update is still actively in development.

At the moment, the specific scope and timing of the Mercenaries fix/update weren’t fully detailed in the material provided. What’s clear is that the community has reason to believe Capcom intended to add the mode and that the Switch 2 version’s launch omission may be temporary rather than final.

If the datamine proves accurate once updates deploy, this could reshape how players evaluate Requiem on its newer platform and help Capcom’s broader RE catalog stay competitive on the handheld market.