Resident Evil 4 Remake Surpasses 9 Million Copies Sold: Capcom Celebrates a Milestone

Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has achieved phenomenal success, recently surpassing 9 million copies sold since its March 2023 launch. This milestone builds on the game's already impressive sales trajectory, having recently passed the 8 million mark. The surge in sales is likely attributed to the February 2023 release of the Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition and a late 2023 iOS release.

The remake, a reimagining of the 2005 classic, follows Leon S. Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter from a sinister cult. Significantly, this iteration shifted the gameplay focus towards action, a departure from the series' survival horror origins.

CapcomDev1's Twitter account celebrated the achievement with celebratory artwork depicting beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler enjoying a game of bingo. A recent update further boosted the game's performance, particularly for PS5 Pro users.

A Record-Breaking Success

Resident Evil 4's rapid sales have solidified its position as the fastest-selling entry in the Resident Evil franchise, according to Alex Aniel, author of Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil. This is especially noteworthy when compared to Resident Evil Village, which reached 500,000 sales after its eighth quarter.

Anticipation for Future Remakes

Given the resounding success of the Resident Evil 4 remake, fans are eagerly anticipating Capcom's next move. A remake of Resident Evil 5 is a highly sought-after prospect, particularly considering the relatively short timeframe between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other titles like Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica also hold significant potential for modern remakes, given their importance to the overall storyline. Naturally, the announcement of Resident Evil 9 would also be met with immense enthusiasm.