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Just weeks before launch, thousands of gamers are receiving cancellation emails for one of 2024’s most anticipated survival horror titles — and they’re not happy about it.
February 12, 2026 – For collectors who pride themselves on securing limited-edition physical media, February 27th was supposed to be a day of triumph. Instead, it’s shaping up to be a masterclass in disappointment.
With Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem release date looming, a growing number of Amazon customers are discovering that their Deluxe Edition pre-orders have simply vanished. No warning. No alternative. Just an automated email confirming what many are calling a preventable disaster.
“I pre-ordered the second it went live,” one Reddit user posted in the official Resident Evil subreddit thread tracking the issue . “Now Amazon says my order is canceled and they don’t know when—or if—it will be back. I don’t even have the option to wait.”
What Makes the Deluxe Edition So Coveted?
The Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition isn’t just a game—it’s a collector’s artifact. Packaged in a durable steelbook case, the set includes a physical disc or Game-Key Card for PS5, Xbox Series X, or the highly anticipated Switch 2 version. But the real draw lies in the exclusives:
- A limited-edition lenticular card featuring Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft
- Bonus in-game content, including alternate costumes and weapon skins
- Premium packaging designed for longevity, not landfill
It’s the kind of purchase collectors display, not just play. And right now, it’s the kind of purchase they can’t seem to keep.
Amazon’s History of Overbooking Comes Home to Roost
While the cancellations feel sudden, longtime observers say this is par for the course. Amazon has a documented track record of overselling physical game pre-orders, particularly for limited-run editions. In the case of Resident Evil Requiem, the retailer reportedly opened a second wave of Deluxe Edition pre-orders even as it was still working to fulfill the first.
“They do this every time,” one Redditor commented. “Take more orders than they have stock, delay the first wave, open a second wave, then cancel the first wave and pretend it never happened.”
Others report that their orders weren’t canceled—but delayed. Some customers now face a mid-March shipping window, weeks after the game’s official release. For a story-driven title where spoilers propagate at meme speed, that’s cold comfort.
Scalpers and Bots: The Invisible Hand Behind the Shortage?
Of course, Amazon isn’t the only culprit. Completed eBay listings show the $89.99 Deluxe Edition flipping for as much as $190, with multiple units sold by individual sellers. It’s a familiar pattern: bots monitor product pages, automated scripts bypass purchase limits, and genuine buyers are left holding empty carts.
While Capcom has remained silent on the distribution fiasco, the publisher has plenty of reason to celebrate otherwise. Resident Evil Requiem is dominating pre-order charts globally, and retail performance has reportedly surpassed internal projections. Shares of Capco stock have ticked upward in recent weeks, fueled by what analysts are calling “the Leon Kennedy effect.”
Why This Game Is Different
The return of Leon S. Kennedy as a central protagonist marks a major narrative shift for the series. Paired with newcomer Grace Ashcroft, the duo splits gameplay hours in what Capcom has described as a “dual-perspective survival experience.” Early previews suggest this isn’t just another Resident Evil entry—it’s a generational torch-passing.
Also notable: Requiem is launching day-one on Nintendo’s next-gen console, a strategy Capcom notably did not employ for Resident Evil Village. That decision alone has expanded the game’s potential audience significantly—and, apparently, stressed supply chains to their limit.
What Now for Collectors?
In what appears to be a damage-control measure, Amazon has quietly listed a new Resident Evil Requiem Exclusive Edition for $69.99. It includes a poster but lacks the steelbook and lenticular card that defined the Deluxe offering. For serious collectors, it’s not a substitute.
Some fans are turning to regional retailers and smaller game shops, hoping to salvage launch-day access. Others are resigned to waiting—either for a restock that may never come, or for the aftermarket frenzy to cool.
But one thing is clear: Amazon can no longer be trusted as a reliable source for premium physical game releases. And for a community that values permanence in an increasingly digital age, that realization stings more than any cancellation email.
Have you experienced a pre-order cancellation for Resident Evil Requiem or another major release? Share your story in the comments or join the discussion in the Resident Evil subreddit .
What's going on with RE9 Physical Release? Amazon cancelled my Deluxe Edition and now has an "Amazon Edition" that wont arrive until March 16th?
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