Trending Now - Resident Evil Requiem Hits 5 Million Sales Amid Controversy
WHO:
Capcom (video game developer and publisher)
Resident Evil franchise
Grace Ashcroft (new character in Resident Evil Requiem)
Leon S. Kennedy (returning character in Resident Evil Requiem)
Alyssa Ashcroft (character from a previous spin-off)
Matt (reviewer from Eurogamer)
WHAT:
Resident Evil Requiem sold over 5 million copies in less than a week since its release.
The game was released on 27th February 2026.
Resident Evil Requiem is the fastest-selling release in the Resident Evil series history.
The Resident Evil series has sold a total of 183 million units as of 31st December 2025.
Resident Evil 2 remake sold 3 million copies in its first week.
Resident Evil 4 Remake took three months to reach 5 million sales.
Resident Evil Village took five months to reach 5 million sales.
Resident Evil 3 Remake took two years to reach 5 million sales.
The peak concurrent player count on Steam for Resident Evil Requiem was 344,214.
The game received a Metacritic score of 89, the highest of any modern, non-remake Resident Evil game.
Capcom expressed gratitude to over five million players for their support.
WHERE:
The game is available on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
Raccoon City (location featured in the game).
Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center (location in the game).
WHEN:
Resident Evil Requiem was released on 27th February 2026.
The game was revealed on 6th June 2025.
The Game Awards announcement occurred in December 2025.
WHY:
Capcom aimed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise with Requiem.
The game was designed to appeal to both new players and long-time fans by blending different gameplay styles.
HOW:
The game features multiple difficulty settings and allows players to switch between first-person and third-person perspectives in real-time.
Capcom utilized the RE Engine to deliver photorealistic visuals.
The marketing strategy included partnerships with events like Summer Game Fest and appearances at Gamescom and PAX.
Capcom's latest release, Resident Evil Requiem, has made history by selling over 5 million copies in less than a week since its launch on February 27, 2026, making it the fastest-selling game in the franchise's history. The game features new character Grace Ashcroft alongside returning favorite Leon S. Kennedy, and it has received a Metacritic score of 89, the highest for any modern, non-remake Resident Evil title, with a peak player count of 344,214 on Steam. Capcom expressed gratitude to the more than five million players who supported the game, which blends various gameplay styles to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise.