PS5 Leads Sales for Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil: Requiem, released on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, has sold over 5 million units in its first four days, setting a new sales record for the Resident Evil franchise. Developed using Capcom’s RE Engine, the game features FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from Resident Evil Outbreak, as the main character, alongside Leon S. Kennedy, whose missions are more action-oriented. Both characters offer both first-person and third-person perspectives. The game received four awards, including Most Epic, at Gamescom 2025, Europe’s largest gaming event. While sales figures by platform have not been disclosed, Chris Dring from The Game Business reported that the PlayStation 5 accounted for the highest unit sales. The PC version, however, achieved a concurrent player record on Steam, with 334,214 players online during launch weekend, surpassing previous franchise highs on the platform. Capcom has highlighted the game’s technical achievements, including realistic character skin textures, emotional tear-filled eyes, and fluid hair movement.

Resident Evil Requiem Breaks Franchise Sales Record, Outpacing Previous Entries

Resident Evil: Requiem’s initial sales significantly outpace previous entries in the series. According to Dring, it took Resident Evil 4 Remake (2023) three months and Resident Evil Village five months to reach 5 million units sold. As of now, the bestselling title in the series remains the Resident Evil 2 remake, with 16.8 million units sold. Fans noted the absence of a Mercenaries mode in Requiem, though it could potentially be added as downloadable content in the future. Since Resident Evil 7 revitalized the series in 2017, Capcom has consistently delivered successful titles that have been both critically and commercially well-received. Capcom’s next major release is Pragmata, scheduled for April 24, 2027. The success of single-player games like Resident Evil: Requiem underscores the enduring appeal of story-driven, single-player experiences.

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In a delightful departure from our usual gaming trends, we’re bubbling over with excitement to share not one but two captivating articles! First up, Jonathan Dubinski has recently penned an enticing piece about the latest freebies on the Epic Games Store. Titled “Two More Free Games on Epic Games Store for Limited Time,” published March 5th, 2026, this article delves into the intriguing offerings of “Boxes: Lost Fragments” and “My Night Job,” so why not take a break from your usual gaming routine and explore these fresh picks here Two More Free Games on Epic Games Store for Limited Time. Meanwhile, Capcom’s latest Resident Evil installment has shattered records left and right! ‘Resident Evil 9: Requiem’, released just last month by Bruno Pferd (2026-03-05), sold a whopping 5 million copies in its first five days, making it the fastest launch for any Resi game ever! Critics and players alike can’t get enough of this blend of classic horror and modern action, with Metacritic giving it an 89% score and players rating it at a solid 9.5/10. If you haven’t already, head over to check out Bruno’s article on the phenomenon here Resident Evil 9: Requiem – 5 Million Copies Sold in 5 Days, Shattering a Record!. But that’s not all! Ahmed Hassan’s latest article for Players For Life digs deeper into ‘Resident Evil Requiem’s’ impact on console sales. Published on March 5, 2026, ‘Resident Evil Requiem Tops Japan but Has No Notable Impact on PS5 Sales’ explores why only 15,000 units were sold on the PS5, despite the game’s overwhelming popularity. Curious about what these numbers might mean for the future of gaming? Dive into Ahmed’s analysis right here Resident Evil Requiem Tops Japan but Has No Notable Impact on PS5 Sales.