Capcom can celebrate a huge success with Resident Evil Requiem. The latest installment in the survival horror series has already sold over 6 million copies worldwide, setting a new record within the series.
The pace is particularly remarkable. No other game in the Resident Evil series has reached this sales mark so quickly. The title has been on the market for less than a month and is already one of the most successful releases of the year.
Fastest sales launch in the Resident Evil series
Resident Evil Requiem sets (new standards for the long-running horror series by quickly reaching the 6 million mark.
For comparison:
- Resident Evil 7 has sold around 16 million copies since 2017
- Resident Evil Village reached around 13 million units
The modern remakes of the series have also achieved great sales success. However, these games took significantly longer to achieve similar sales figures. The strong start of Requiem shows how great the interest in new Resident Evil titles continues to be.
The series remains one of the biggest horror successes in the industry
The Resident Evil series has been one of the most important brands in the survival horror genre for decades. Through modern remakes and new main parts, Capcom has been able to maintain and even expand a large fan base in recent years.
With the current success of Requiem, the series should continue to grow. The title is already considered one of the most important releases in the horror genre in recent years.
More content already planned
Capcom has also confirmed that additional content and further updates are planned for Resident Evil Requiem. However, details on possible expansions or DLCs have not yet been released.
In addition to new game content, Capcom is also planning several promotions to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil series. These include special events and collaborations. The series is therefore likely to continue to play a central role in the publisher’s portfolio in the future.
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The game has already sold over 6 million units worldwide.
It is the fastest sales launch of a game in the history of the Resident Evil series.
Capcom has confirmed that additional content is planned.
The series celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026.