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Resident Evil 4 Remake Hits 10 Million Sales, Fastest in Franchise History

Capcom attributes the milestone to its long-term catalogue strategy, as the Resident Evil series surpasses 167 million units sold globally.

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A still from the Resident Evil 4 remake celebration trailer, showing a cross-shaped sign reading "Thank you for playing."

Overview

  • The Resident Evil 4 Remake, released in March 2023, has sold over 10 million copies, achieving the milestone faster than any other game in the franchise.
  • Capcom credits its gradual discounting strategy for sustaining sales across its Resident Evil portfolio, which now totals over 167 million units sold since 1996.
  • Other franchise benchmarks include Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 2 Remake surpassing 15 million units each, and Resident Evil Village exceeding 11 million sales.
  • Capcom recently ended service for the multiplayer title Resident Evil Re:Verse, removing it from stores and rendering it unplayable after June 29, 2025.
  • Speculation grows around potential remasters of Resident Evil 5 and 6 following ESRB ratings, alongside rumors of Resident Evil 9 and a Code Veronica remake.