Resident Evil Requiem becomes fastest-selling entry in series history with record sales
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Updated · Twisted Voxel · Apr 24
Resident Evil Requiem becomes fastest-selling entry in series history with record sales
8 articles · Updated · Twisted Voxel · Apr 24
Game director Koshi Nakanishi announced via social media that Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 7 million copies since its February 27, 2026 launch, outpacing all previous franchise entries.
The ninth mainline installment is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring dual protagonists Leon S. Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft investigating deaths near Raccoon City.
Requiem’s rapid sales reinforce Capcom’s commercial momentum, making it one of the franchise’s most successful releases, with future expansions and mini-games planned to sustain player engagement.
What specific strategy made Resident Evil Requiem Capcom's fastest-selling title ever?
With two protagonists, which gameplay style truly defines the game's identity?
After closing the Raccoon City saga, where can the Resident Evil story go next?
Is Requiem's success a sign of creative triumph or profitable franchise fatigue?
How will the returning Mercenaries mode utilize the dual-protagonist system?
Does swapping perspectives enhance horror or just dilute the core experience?