Iconic 'Resident Evil' Franchise Reaches Historic Sales Milestone

Resident Evil 4 Remake Sales Surpass 9 Million

Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has achieved phenomenal success, recently surpassing 9 million copies sold since its March 2023 release. This milestone builds on the game's already impressive sales trajectory, having recently passed the 8 million mark. The boost likely stems from the February 2023 launch of the Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition and a late 2023 iOS release.

The remake, a reimagining of the 2005 classic, follows Leon S. Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter from a sinister cult. A notable shift from the series' survival horror origins, the remake leans more heavily into action-oriented gameplay.

Capcom's official CapcomDev1 Twitter account celebrated the achievement with celebratory artwork featuring beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler. A recent update further enhanced the game's performance, particularly for PS5 Pro users.

Record-Breaking Success

Resident Evil 4's rapid sales have made it the fastest-selling title in the Resident Evil franchise, according to Alex Aniel, author of Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil. This is especially noteworthy when compared to Resident Evil Village, which reached 500,000 sales after its eighth quarter.

Anticipation for Future Remakes

The remarkable success of Resident Evil 4 has fueled fan anticipation for future Capcom projects. Many are eagerly awaiting a Resident Evil 5 remake, a possibility that seems increasingly likely given the relatively short timeframe (just over a year) between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other entries in the series, such as Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica, also hold significant narrative weight and could be prime candidates for a modern update. Of course, a Resident Evil 9 announcement would undoubtedly be met with enthusiastic reception.