Resident Evil 4 Remake Hits Sales Milestone

Resident Evil 4's Stunning Sales Success: Over 9 Million Copies Sold!

Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has achieved phenomenal success, surpassing 9 million copies sold since its launch. This remarkable achievement follows the release of the Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition in February 2023 and a subsequent iOS release late last year. The game's popularity is unsurprising, given its recent milestone of 8 million sales.

The March 2023 remake, a reimagining of the 2005 classic, follows Leon S. Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley Graham, from a sinister cult. This iteration significantly shifted the gameplay, emphasizing action over the survival horror elements of its predecessors.

CapcomDev1's Twitter account celebrated the achievement with celebratory artwork featuring Ada, Krauser, Saddler, Salazar, and Bitores Mendez enjoying a game of bingo. A recent update further boosted the game's appeal, particularly for PS5 Pro users.

Resident Evil 4: A Record-Breaking Pace

According to Alex Aniel, author of the Resident Evil fan book Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 4 holds the title of fastest-selling game in the franchise. This is particularly noteworthy when compared to Resident Evil Village, which reached only 500,000 sales in its eighth quarter.

What's Next for the Resident Evil Franchise?

Given Resident Evil 4's triumph, fans eagerly anticipate Capcom's next move. A Resident Evil 5 remake is high on many wish lists, a possibility made more likely by the relatively short timeframe (just over a year) between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other titles like Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica, both significant to the overarching narrative, are also strong contenders for a modern update. Naturally, the announcement of a Resident Evil 9 would also be incredibly exciting news.