Believe it if you dare: Resident Evil Revelations sells 5 million in 5 days

Capcom announced that Resident Evil: Requiem sold five million copies within five days of its February 27, 2026, launch, making it the fastest-selling title in the series' history, surpassing Resident Evil Village and the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4. (Source: Aquino, Andres. "In a whopping five days after hitting the shelves, Resident Evil: Launches on February 27th, Resident Evil Requiem is now available on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store." Portal Uai, 4 Mar. 2026, Updated 4 Mar. 2026.) The game also set a new record for the Resident Evil saga on PC, registering over 344,000 concurrent players on Valve's platform during its launch weekend. Capcom's RE Engine is responsible for the game's stunning photorealistic details, including realistic character skin, tearful eyes, and flowing hair. The game offers multiple difficulty settings and allows players to switch between first-person and third-person perspectives. Resident Evil: Requiem garnered considerable attention before its release, winning four awards, including "Most Epic Title," at Gamescom 2025. Several key elements fueled Resident Evil: Requiem's record-breaking sales. These include: The return of fan-favorite character Leon S. Kennedy.

Resident Evil: Requiem's Nostalgic Return to Raccoon City - A Thrilling Blend of Horror and Action

A focus on nostalgic elements, including the long-awaited return to Raccoon City. A blend of survival horror and action gameplay. Capcom generated significant pre-release buzz by keeping Leon's involvement a secret until a few months before launch. Following the release, fans actively searched for cameos and Easter eggs from the series' past and collaborated to solve the "Final Puzzle" challenge. Andres Aquino gave Resident Evil: Requiem a 9 out of 10 in his review. As players continue to explore Raccoon City, rumors suggest potential DLC featuring Leon Kennedy may be in development, promising even more content for fans of the acclaimed title. The game is available on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

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"Catch up with our latest Resident Evil excitement! First, Jonathan Dubinski's March 2nd article 'Critically Surprising Score of Resident Evil Requiem Stuns Metacritic' explores how this stunning installment has smashed records despite mixed reviews Critically Surprising Score of Resident Evil Requiem Stuns Metacritic. Then, Carlos Mendoza's February 24th piece 'Capcom Couldn't Believe Performance of Resident Evil Requiem on Nintendo Switch 2' reveals how this AAA title shattered expectations on the new hardware Capcom Couldn't Believe Performance of Resident Evil Requiem on Nintendo Switch 2. And don't miss Sophie Laurent's February 23rd article 'Resident Evil 7 Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and Remains Spectacular', diving into the upcoming release of Resident Evil Requiem with a Switch 2 version alongside Resident Evil 7 and Village at launch Resident Evil 7 Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and Remains Spectacular."