'Resident Evil 4' Remake Crosses 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, follows Leon S. Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter from a sinister cult. A significant departure from the series' survival horror origins, the remake emphasizes action-oriented gameplay.

The CapcomDev1 Twitter account celebrated the achievement with celebratory artwork featuring beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler. A recent update further enhanced the PS5 Pro experience.

Record-Breaking Success and Fan Anticipation

According to Resident Evil expert 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 outpaces even Resident Evil Village, which reached 500,000 sales by its eighth quarter.

This remarkable success fuels fan speculation about future Capcom projects. A Resident Evil 5 remake is highly anticipated, particularly given the less than year-long gap between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other titles like Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica, both pivotal 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.