Resident Evil Requiem clears another major sales milestone

Resident Evil Requiem has reached another major sales milestone, surpassing 7 million units shipped worldwide. Developed by Capcom, Resident Evil Requiem is the latest installment in the legendary survival horror series that follows the story of Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy as they unravel the mystery behind Raccoon City Syndrome. The game has been praised by critics and fans alike for bringing the best of the franchise's past with impressive visuals, refined gameplay and compelling characters.

Within a week of launch, Resident Evil Requiem managed to ship over 5 million copies across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. This established the game as the fastest selling entry in the franchise to date, taking the crown away Resident Evil 6who previously held the record. However, the hype behind it Resident Evil Requiem shows no signs of slowing down, as Capcom has now revealed yet another sales update for the survival horror title.

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Resident Evil Requiem reaches 7 million units sold globally

Resident Evil Requiems game director, Koshi Nakanishi, recently revealed via an Instagram story that the title has sold 7 million units globally. In the post, Capcom employees are seen marking the occasion with cakes inspired by the game's main characters. Grace's cake features a white design with a zombie hand next to the message “Congratulations to 7 million.” On the other hand, Leon's cake has a darker theme, featuring his ax and the message “Welcome to 7m Leon!” This achievement follows Resident Evil Requiems previous record of 6 million copies sold in just 17 days, making it the fastest title in the series to reach the milestone.

Shipping over 7 million units in less than two months is a pretty impressive feat. Resident Evil Requiem also blew up on Steam at launch, peaking at 344,214 concurrent players. It continues to have an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating from the majority of players on the Valve platform. Critics and fans alike have hailed the game as one of the best entries in the series, and it's likely to maintain its upward trajectory in the coming months as more players dive into its unique survival horror experience.

One of the many reasons behind the game's strong momentum is Capcom's continued support after launch. A recent update to the game introduced the photo mode, which allows players to capture their favorite in-game moments. It has also been confirmed that a Resident Evil Requiem DLC is in development, but no release date has been given yet. Additionally, leaks suggest that a mercenary mode may be added to the title in the near future.

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Resident Evil Requiem is not the only Capcom title that has taken over the gaming industry in 2026. Pragmatics sold 2 million units within days of its launch, receiving positive reception across the board. The studio is currently gearing up for the release of Onimusha: Path of the Sword. Overall, 2026 is shaping up to be one of Capcom's most successful years in recent memory, with the developer actively capitalizing on the hype surrounding its major releases.