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Resident Evil Requiem Becomes Fastest in Series to Top 6 Million Sales

Capcom details post-launch content alongside 30th-anniversary events following the record pace.

Overview

  • Capcom confirmed more than six million units sold roughly 17 days after the February 27 launch, marking the quickest milestone in franchise history.
  • The game surpassed five million sales in its first week, with momentum propelled by strong reviews and high player engagement.
  • Director Koshi Nakanishi said a premium story expansion is in development without a release window, with a photo mode coming soon and a new minigame slated for May.
  • Capcom outlined plans for the series’ March 22 anniversary, including a 2026 collaboration with Universal Studios Japan and orchestral concerts in Japan, the United States, and Europe.
  • Requiem has earned high user scores on Metacritic, an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam, and set series records for concurrent players at launch.