Trending Now - Resident Evil Requiem Sells 6 Million Copies, Sets Series Record

WHO:

Capcom, a video game publisher

Haruhiro Tsujimoto, President and COO of Capcom

Hideki Kamiya, original Resident Evil 2 director

WHAT:

Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 6 million units since its release.

The game is the fastest-selling title in the Resident Evil series.

The game sold 5 million copies in its first week.

Capcom plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Resident Evil.

Capcom will provide ongoing support for Resident Evil Requiem, including free updates and a premium story DLC.

WHERE:

The game is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Plans for the anniversary celebration include events in Japan, the US, and Europe.

WHEN:

Resident Evil Requiem was released on February 27th, 2026.

The 30th anniversary of Resident Evil will be celebrated on March 22nd, 2026.

A new mode for the game is set to be released in May 2026.

WHY:

The success of Resident Evil Requiem is attributed to its popularity and the ongoing support from Capcom.

HOW:

Sales figures include both physical and digital copies of the game.

Capcom is preparing various plans for the anniversary, including a collaboration with Universal Studios Japan and orchestral concerts.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 19:23 UTC)

Capcom has announced that their latest release, Resident Evil Requiem, has sold over six million units since its launch on February 27, making it the fastest-selling title in the Resident Evil series, with five million copies sold in just its first week. To celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of Resident Evil on March 22, Capcom is planning events in Japan, the US, and Europe, along with ongoing support for the game that includes free updates and a premium story DLC. Additionally, a new mode for Resident Evil Requiem is set to be released in May, and the company is collaborating with Universal Studios Japan for special anniversary festivities.