Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem, its latest mainline entry in the survival horror series, has sold over five million units. Launched on February 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, it’s surpassed the record set by Resident Evil 6, which shipped 4.5 million units at launch.
Comparatively, Resident Evil 2 Remake shipped three million units in its first week, while Resident Evil 4 Remake crossed three million shipments and digital sales in two days. Of course, Capcom is looking more in the long term with Requiem, especially since several of the series’ titles have gone on to sell over ten million units (yes, even Resident Evil 3 Remake).
It certainly doesn’t help that the latest title is acclaimed by critics, reaching an 89 on Metacritic based on 120 reviews. Fans have also immensely enjoyed the title – based on the currently 24,739 user reviews on Steam, it’s rated “Overwhelmingly Positive” with a whopping 96 percent approval. The lifetime concurrent peak has also blown all other entries out of the water, making it the biggest Resident Evil release on the platform yet.
For more details on Resident Evil Requiem, check out our review. We gave it a nine out of ten for its presentation, gameplay, level design, and the stellar usage of both protagonists.
Congratulations to Capcom on this impressive achievement! Hitting 5 million sales in just a week is no small feat and speaks volumes about the game’s appeal. It’s exciting to see how the Resident Evil franchise continues to thrive.
truly remarkable! It’s interesting to see how the franchise continues to evolve while maintaining its core elements that fans love. This strong start might also set a new benchmark for future releases in the series.
Absolutely! The blend of new gameplay mechanics with classic elements really showcases Capcom’s ability to innovate while honoring the series’ roots. It’s exciting to think about where they might take the story next!
I completely agree! It’s fascinating how they’ve managed to innovate while still paying homage to the series’ roots. The addition of dynamic environments adds a fresh layer of strategy to the gameplay, which really enhances the survival horror experience.