Resident Evil 4 Remake Passes Major Franchise Sales Milestone
Resident Evil 4 Remake Surpasses 9 Million Copies Sold: A Capcom Triumph
Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has achieved phenomenal success, recently surpassing 9 million units sold since its March 2023 launch. This milestone follows the game's earlier achievement of 8 million sales, highlighting its enduring popularity. The surge in sales is likely attributed to the February 2023 release of the Gold Edition and a late 2023 iOS launch.
The remake, a reimagining of the 2005 classic, features Leon S. Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter from a sinister cult. A significant departure from the series' survival horror origins, the remake leans more heavily into action-oriented gameplay.
The CapcomDev1 Twitter account celebrated the achievement with celebratory artwork showcasing beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler enjoying a game of bingo. A recent update further boosted the game's performance on the PS5 Pro.
Record-Breaking Sales and Fan Expectations
Resident Evil 4's rapid sales trajectory makes it the fastest-selling title in the franchise, according to Resident Evil expert Alex Aniel. This surpasses even Resident Evil Village, which reached 500,000 sales in its eighth quarter.
This remarkable success fuels anticipation for Capcom's future projects. Many fans eagerly await a Resident Evil 5 remake, a possibility made more likely by the relatively short time between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other titles like Resident Evil 0 and CODE: Veronica, both crucial to the series' overarching narrative, are also prime candidates for a modern update. Naturally, the announcement of Resident Evil 9 would also be met with immense enthusiasm.
