Resident Evil 4 Remake Surges Past 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 earlier achievement of 8 million sales, highlighting its enduring popularity. The surge in sales is likely attributed to the February 2023 release of the Resident Evil 4 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 iteration marks a notable shift in gameplay, emphasizing action over the survival horror elements of its 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, particularly for PS5 Pro users.

A Record-Breaking Success

Resident Evil 4's rapid sales trajectory has solidified its position as the fastest-selling entry in the Resident Evil franchise, according to Resident Evil expert Alex Aniel. This is a stark contrast 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 await Capcom's next move. Many speculate that a Resident Evil 5 remake is on the horizon, a possibility strengthened by the relatively short timeframe (just over a year) between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other titles like Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica, both crucial to the overarching narrative, are also strong contenders for a modern update. Naturally, the announcement of a Resident Evil 9 would also be met with immense enthusiasm.