Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem has sold more than 5 million copies in less than a week since its release. The survival horror game, launched on February 27, 2026, marks a strong start for the series. This achievement outpaces several previous entries in the franchise.
Capcom revealed on March 4, 2026, that Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5 million copies sold in under a week following its debut on February 27, 2026. The company described the game as having "successfully elevated the essence of survival horror by heightening the interplay between intense fear and exhilarating action."
The title's success is attributed to several factors, including the RE Engine, which Capcom credits for delivering photorealistic visuals such as characters' skin, teary eyes, flowing hair, and light translucency. Resident Evil Requiem also features multiple difficulty settings and the ability to switch between first-person and third-person perspectives in real-time, making it accessible to both returning fans and newcomers. Pre-release hype, including awards at events like Gamescom, contributed to its profile.
In comparison, the Resident Evil 4 Remake reached 5 million sales in three months, Resident Evil Village in five months, and Resident Evil 3 Remake in two years. The series as a whole has now sold over 183 million units as of December 31, 2025. Resident Evil Requiem achieved the highest concurrent player count in Resident Evil history on Steam shortly after launch.
Eurogamer awarded the game five stars, calling it "both a masterful bit of suffocating horror and a nostalgic, fan-thrilling victory lap for the legendary series." Capcom stated it remains committed to creating entertaining gameplay experiences. While one report referred to 5 million units shipped, the consensus highlights robust initial sales performance.
