Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 5 million units worldwide in five days
(Courtesy : CAPCOM)
Fastest-selling Resident Evil game ever!
Capcom’s latest action survival horror game in the RE franchise, Resident Evil Requiem, has sold over 5 million units worldwide in just five days. This makes this game the fastest-selling Resident Evil game ever.
This information was officially released by Capcom’s press release. Also, the franchise overall has sold more than 183 million units since the first game, which was released in 1996. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Huge success for Resident Evil Requiem
Since the release of the game, Requiem has received nothing but praise from the die-hard fans, players and even from the critics. It debuted high on Metacritic with around 88-89 ratings and the highest rated user score for the game.
On Steam, it set the record with 344,214 cocurrent player, the highest ever for the Resident Evil game. Now, the game has officially sold more than 5 million copies in just five days worldwide. This has also set the record for the fastest-selling Resident Evil game ever.
This was the franchise’s 30th anniversary and it wouldn’t be wrong to say that the celebrations were quite successful for Capcom and for the fans.
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Know more details about the game
This game was developed in the RE engine through which the developers were able to deliver visuals in photorealistic detail, including the characters’ skin, teary eyes, and flowing hair, as well as the translucency of light.
Moreover, the title offers a new game experience to a broad audience since it gives the players a chance to toggle between first-person and third-person perspectives in real time to fit the individual play style of each player.
Fans have loved both Leon and Grace in the game and now they can’t wait for the DLC, whose rumors are already circulating on the internet.
FAQs
How many copies has Resident Evil Requiem sold?
Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 5 million units worldwide in just five days, making it the fastest-selling title in the franchise’s history.
How has Resident Evil Requiem performed on Steam
The game reached a peak of 344,214 concurrent players on Steam, the highest ever recorded for a Resident Evil title on the platform.
How successful is the Resident Evil franchise overall?
Since its debut in 1996, the Resident Evil franchise has sold more than 183 million units worldwide, according to Capcom.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.