In a new press release, Capcom announced Resident Evil 4 has officially surpassed 10 million copies sold worldwide.
The full press release can be read below:
Capcom Co., Ltd. (Capcom) today announced that worldwide sales of Resident Evil 4 surpassed 10 million units in the approximate two years since its 2023 release, making it the fastest title in the series to hit this milestone.
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the lauded original 2005 title. The reimagined gameplay experience, which carefully preserves the appeal of the original, has garnered strong support from both new and returning fans. It has also received wide critical acclaim from the media and users, resulting in the title winning multiple awards globally, significantly driving ongoing sales growth for the game.
Furthermore, Capcom has successfully executed its long-term catalog sales strategy, as Resident Evil 7 biohazard (released in 2017) and Resident Evil 2 (released in 2019) have both achieved over 15 million cumulative units sold, Resident Evil Village (released in 2023) over 11 million cumulative units, and Resident Evil 3 (released in 2020) over 10 million cumulative units.
Capcom remains firmly committed to satisfying the expectations of all stakeholders by leveraging its industry-leading game development capabilities in order to create highly entertaining gameplay experiences.
Final Weapon reviewed the remake in 2023 and gave it a 5/5, stating, “Resident Evil 4 reimagines and reanimates the 2005 classic with exceptional gameplay updates and lifelike visuals. The thrilling narrative and meticulously crafted environment have made RE4 a game I just can’t stop playing. With such high attention to detail, Capcom has crafted a prodigious experience so immersive that it stands gallantly as one of the greatest video game experiences offered in the industry today.”
Resident Evil 4 is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and PC via Steam.
