Some zombies just keep coming back—and so does this game. The Resident Evil 4 remake has sold over eight million copies, once again cementing its place as one of the most successful horror games of all time. The milestone confirms studios in their growing trend of reimagining classic games for modern audiences.
Capcom’s remake of the 2005 survival horror classic has clearly struck a chord with both longtime fans and newcomers. The game’s updated graphics, refined gameplay, and faithful adaptation of the original’s story have contributed to its massive success.
Commercially, the remake plays in the same league as other hit titles in the series, including the Resident Evil 2 Remake, which has sold 14.2 million copies to date. It’s great to see that classic games can still land massive hits with Gen Z, who was too young to play the original on its release.
The success of Resident Evil 4 Remake is part of a larger trend in the gaming industry. Remakes of beloved titles like Silent Hill 2 have become increasingly popular in 2024. This approach has proven particularly effective for the Resident Evil series. It seems like Japanese publishers in particular are sitting on a treasure of golden gaming IP we will see re-released over the next years.
Fans are already speculating about potential remakes of other classic titles, with Resident Evil Code: Veronica being a community favorite for years. But most believe that Resident Evil 5 could be the next in line for a remake.
While remakes offer a nostalgic experience for older players and introduce classic games to new audiences, some worry that they might overshadow the development of new, original titles.
However, Capcom’s strategy of balancing remakes with new entries seems to pay off. The success of the Resident Evil 4 remake not only generates revenue but also maintains an interest in the franchise between major new releases.
