Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem has crossed five million units sold within its first week on the market. The figure marks the strongest launch in the franchise’s nearly three-decade history.
The milestone crushes previous records. Resident Evil 6 shipped 4.5 million units at launch, though “shipped” figures count copies sent to retailers rather than actual player sales. The acclaimed Resident Evil 2 remake, Resident Evil 4 remake, and Resident Evil Village each landed closer to three million units in their opening periods.
Resident Evil Requiem launched simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game splits its campaign between franchise veteran Leon Kennedy and newcomer Grace, alternating between survival horror sequences and more action-heavy segments. Players can switch between first-person and third-person camera perspectives.
The game returns players to Raccoon City, the iconic location from the original Resident Evil games. The Raccoon City Police Department makes an appearance, though reportedly brief.
Capcom went all-in on marketing
The launch was backed by one of the most aggressive marketing campaigns in series history. Transit advertising blanketed major cities, with entire buses wrapped in Requiem branding spotted in London and other metropolitan areas.
The multi-platform day-one release significantly expanded the potential audience compared to older entries that launched on fewer systems. Digital distribution also means more direct-to-consumer sales tracking versus the shipped-to-retail model of the past.
Franchise momentum played a major role. Capcom rebuilt the series’ reputation after the divisive Resident Evil 6, starting with Resident Evil 7‘s return to horror roots in 2017. The successful Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes further expanded the audience and kept the brand visible.
