Resident Evil 4 Remake Breaks Sales Record

Resident Evil 4 Remake Sales Surpass 9 Million

Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has achieved phenomenal success, recently surpassing 9 million copies sold. This milestone follows the game's release in March 2023 and subsequent releases of the Gold Edition and an iOS version. The remake's rapid sales are a testament to its popularity, significantly outpacing previous Resident Evil titles. The game's shift towards action-oriented gameplay, a departure from the series' survival horror roots, clearly resonated with players.

The achievement was celebrated by CapcomDev1 on Twitter with celebratory artwork featuring beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler. A recent update further boosted the game's performance on PS5 Pro.

A Record-Breaking Success

According to Resident Evil expert Alex Aniel, Resident Evil 4 is now the fastest-selling game in the franchise. This is a significant accomplishment, especially when compared to Resident Evil Village, which had only reached 500,000 sales after its eighth quarter.

Looking Ahead to Future Remakes

The immense success of Resident Evil 4 has fueled anticipation for future Capcom projects. Many fans are eagerly awaiting a potential Resident Evil 5 remake, a possibility made more likely by the relatively short time between the releases of the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other titles such as Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica also hold significant story relevance and could be ripe for a modern update. Naturally, the announcement of a Resident Evil 9 would also be met with widespread excitement.