Summary
- Despite mixed reviews, Resident Evil 6 has sold over one million copies on the Switch, proving its appeal to fans.
- The game ranks 117th on Capcom's Platinum Titles page, outselling other popular titles like Ace Attorney Chronicles.
- Resident Evil 6 faced initial criticism for its departure from survival horror elements, but still offers plenty for both old and new fans.
One of Capcom's most controversial games, Resident Evil 6, is reportedly selling very well on the Nintendo Switch despite its status as one of the most divisive games in Capcom's survival horror/action franchise. Resident Evil 6 has allegedly sold over one million copies on the Switch as of this year, a large number for a game that received middling to bad review scores on launch.
When it launched in 2012, Resident Evil 6 was one of Capcom's most highly-anticipated and expensive games, spanning four separate campaigns and the Resident Evil franchise staple Mercenaries mode, which are all playable in split-screen co-op. Despite this, it currently sits at a 67 on Metacritic, making it one of the lowest-rated mainline entries in the series, as many fans and critics made note of its departure from the survival horror elements the franchise was known for.
Every Resident Evil Game In Order Of Release
Over three decades Capcom's Resident Evil has racked up nearly thirty games. From it's PlayStation origins to it's first-person reinvention.
According to Capcom's Platinum Titles page, however, which counts every Capcom game that has crossed the threshold of one million unit sales since its launch, the game's Nintendo Switch port still managed to pull in impressive sales. The list now includes the Switch release of Resident Evil 6, with specific numbers cited as just barely over one million units sold, which likely accounts for both the game's digital version and the physical "Triple Pack" that includes the previous two games as well.
Switch Players are Giving Resident Evil 6 a Second Chance
The game's placement on the "Platinum Titles" page places it at the 117th spot, making it just slightly more successful than Capcom's visual novel franchise The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles and just under the PS4 and Xbox One ports of Resident Evil Revelations. Considering the game is over a decade old by now and that the Switch port released nearly five years ago, the fact that it alone managed to bring in a million players may come as a shock to some fans.
Resident Evil 6 was originally a multiplatform release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC before receiving ports to next-gen consoles several years later, with the Switch version coming later in 2019 alongside several other Resident Evil ports. Despite its critical reception, the game still managed to sell over nine million units in its launch year, making its original release the eighth best-selling game of all time from Capcom.
Still, Resident Evil 6 reportedly underperformed financially in its initial debut, likely due to immense development costs at the time and the lukewarm reception from critics who saw its focus on action as too big of a departure from the survival horror elements Resident Evil is known for. In any case, between its story modes, co-op and the ability to invade other people's game as a zombie, Resident Evil 6 still has plenty to offer for both returning fans and those looking to play the series for the first time.
Resident Evil 6
- Released
- October 2, 2012
WHERE TO PLAY
Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013. Resident Evil favorites Leon S. Kennedy, Chris Redfield and Ada Wong are joined by new characters, including Jake Muller, to face a new horror, the highly virulent C-virus, as the narrative moves between North America, the war-torn Eastern European state of Edonia and the Chinese city of Lanshiang.
With four distinct, yet interwoven story threads, each with their own pair of protagonists for either solo or co-op play, both offline and online, not only will Resident Evil 6 deliver both different perspectives and gameplay styles but, with the introduction of the innovative Crossover mechanic players will be able to team up and share the horror. At key moments during the game, up to four players can join together online to tackle a specific situation, with some stages seeing the usual partnerships swapped to further increase the depth of gameplay.
