Summary
- The Resident Evil 4 remake sold 10 million copies.
- It is officially the fastest-selling game in the franchise.
- Capcom's strategy of remaking classic games like RE4, RE2, and RE3 is proving successful in reaching high sales milestones.
The Resident Evil 4 remake has officially passed 10 million units sold. The fourth entry in Capcom's iconic survival horror series is considered by many to be the best in the franchise, so when its remake came out in 2023, it was no surprise that the title was an immediate critical and commercial success. Two years later, Resident Evil 4 is still selling well, as indicated by its latest milestone.
Earlier this year, the remake of Resident Evil 4 passed 9 million sold copies, just a few months after it hit the 8 million mark. At that point, it was already the fastest-selling game in the franchise, having sold 6.48 million units in its first year. Those are some impressive accolades, especially considering how popular the series is as a whole, and recent news from Capcom reveals that the game has just set another record for the Resident Evil universe.
How Resident Evil 4 Continues to Shape Horror Gaming 20 Years Later
The gameplay and narrative influence on horror video games from Capcom's critically acclaimed Resident Evil 4 can still be felt 20 years later.
According to Capcom, Resident Evil 4 (2023) has passed 10 million copies and sold faster than any other Resident Evil game. The company attributes this continued success to the game's multiple awards and widespread acclaim from both the media and players. It likely also helped that Capcom released the Resident Evil Remake Trilogy bundle in October 2024, giving players a chance to get the remakes of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 in one package, which was a particularly tempting deal for anyone who hadn't already purchased the RE4 remake.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Is the Fastest in the Series to Reach 10 Million Copies Sold
The ongoing success of Resident Evil 4 wasn't the only good news Capcom announced. The studio also revealed that Resident Evil 7 and the remake of Resident Evil 2 have both passed 15 million units sold. The RE3 remake also hit the 10 million mark. It seems that releasing new versions of its classic games has been an effective strategy for Capcom, which makes rumors of further remakes sound all the more convincing. Recent leaks suggest that Capcom is working on a Resident Evil Zero remake, and there's reportedly a new version of Code: Veronica in the works as well.
As the RE4 remake keeps selling, the series may be looking to echo its success in other ways. It's rumored that Capcom wants Resident Evil 9 to reinvent the franchise the same way RE4 and RE7 did. What that means is unclear for now, but regardless of the specifics, it's looking like a good time to be a Resident Evil fan.
Resident Evil 4
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- Released
- March 24, 2023
- ESRB
- M for Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
- Publisher(s)
- Capcom
- Engine
- RE Engine
- Franchise
- Resident Evil
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror
