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Resident Evil Requiem Tops 6 Million in 17 Days, Fastest-Selling in Series History

Capcom signals sustained support with new content alongside 30th‑anniversary plans.

Overview

  • Capcom confirmed the milestone in a March 16 update signed by president and COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto, noting Requiem reached six million sales across PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2 and PC.
  • The game sold five million in its first week after launching on February 27, setting the pace for the franchise’s quickest climb to the 6‑million mark.
  • Director Koshi Nakanishi says a narrative expansion is in development, with a Photo Mode coming and a new minigame slated for May.
  • Capcom is preparing anniversary activities, including a Universal Studios Japan collaboration in 2026 and orchestral concerts in Japan, the United States and Europe.
  • Reception metrics remain strong, with a reported 89 Metacritic score on PS5 and a series‑record PC peak of about 260,000 concurrent Steam players; Nintendo Life currently ranks Requiem eighth by total franchise sales.