Resident Evil 4 Remake Passes Major Franchise Sales Milestone

Resident Evil 4 Remake Surpasses 9 Million Copies Sold: A Capcom Triumph

Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has achieved phenomenal success, recently surpassing 9 million copies sold since its March 2023 launch. This milestone follows the game's rapid achievement of 8 million sales earlier this year, a testament to its popularity. The surge in sales is likely attributed to the February 2023 release of the Gold Edition and a late 2023 iOS port.

The remake, a reimagining of the 2005 classic, features Leon S. Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter from a sinister cult. Significantly, this installment marked a notable shift in gameplay, leaning more towards action than its survival horror predecessors.

The CapcomDev1 Twitter account celebrated the achievement with celebratory artwork depicting beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler enjoying a game of bingo. A recent update further boosted the game's performance on PS5 Pro.

A Record-Breaking Success

According to Alex Aniel, author of "Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil," Resident Evil 4 boasts the fastest sales in the franchise's history. This is particularly impressive when compared to Resident Evil Village, which reached only 500,000 sales in its eighth quarter.

Anticipation for Future Remakes

Given the overwhelming success of the Resident Evil 4 remake, fans eagerly anticipate Capcom's next move. A remake of Resident Evil 5 is highly speculated, particularly considering the less than year-long gap between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other titles like Resident Evil 0 and CODE: Veronica, both crucial to the series' narrative, are also strong contenders for a modern update. Naturally, the announcement of Resident Evil 9 would also be met with immense excitement.