Hype around Nintendo’s next showcase has given rise to a recurring pattern, with multiple sources suggesting a trio of “seven” titles could appear.
This so-called “777” clue first surfaced through creator SwitchForce, who suggested that fans should expect three “sevens” would appear in the presentation.
That tease quickly sparked speculation on Reddit and social media, with fans suggesting every “7” title they could.
Cutting through the wild theories, the most repeated prediction points to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard making its way to Nintendo’s upcoming hardware.
Why Is Resident Evil 7 the Most Likely Candidate?
Rumors tying Resident Evil 7 to the Direct picked up steam once AttackDaBacklog mentioned Capcom’s plans for a horror game on Switch 2.
Not long after, insider Nash Weedle stirred speculation by pulling out Mia Winters’ haunting opener in RE7: “All I can say is that, if you get this, stay away!”.
Many saw it right away as a callback to Ethan Winters’ first appearance.
Unlike past experiments, this rumored version wouldn’t be limited to the cloud.
Back in 2018, Resident Evil 7 arrived on the original Switch in Japan via cloud streaming, later expanding worldwide in 2022.
That workaround was necessary due to hardware limits, but the Switch 2’s more powerful specs make a native release possible for the first time.
Having standardized its flagship series on the RE Engine, Capcom can realistically and efficiently adapt Resident Evil 7 for new hardware.
What Could the Other “Sevens” Be?
SwitchForce described the presentation as a “big general Direct,” the first true showcase of the Switch 2 era, with the number seven highlighted like a slot-machine “777 jackpot.”
That imagery opened the door to fresh theories. The most consistent lineup being discussed includes:
- Resident Evil 7
- Final Fantasy VII
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Other names like Dragon Quest VII and Ace Attorney 7 have circulated, though SwitchForce has already shut down the latter with a blunt “Negative captain.”
Fans have even thrown in curveballs like 007: First Light, playing off the “double-oh seven” tie.
How Soon Will Nintendo Confirm the Rumored Direct?
According to NateDrake (NateTheHate) and other leakers, September 11–12, 2025, is shaping up as the probable window for the Direct, given Nintendo’s consistent September showcases.
If those dates are accurate, we could see confirmation within days, with announcements expected one day prior.
Why Is Now the Right Time for Resident Evil 7 on Switch?
Capcom has already locked in Resident Evil Requiem for early 2026, though no Switch 2 version has been confirmed yet.
Including RE7 in the lineup now would give Nintendo’s new hardware a strong start in modern Resident Evil, bringing back the game that restored survival horror.
Reports indicate that Village may follow, putting the entire recent arc of Resident Evil on Switch 2.
Meanwhile, Nintendo appears eager to expand its horror portfolio.
The arrival of third-party games like Cronos: The New Dawn on Switch 2 suggests Nintendo is broadening the system’s genre mix.
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