Resident Evil 4 Remake Surpasses 9 Million Copies Sold: A Capcom Triumph
Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has achieved phenomenal success, surpassing 9 million copies sold since its March 2023 launch. This milestone follows the game's recent achievement of 8 million sales, highlighting its continued popularity. The surge in sales is likely attributed to the February 2023 release of the Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition and a late 2023 iOS release.
The remake, a significant departure from the original's survival horror focus, leans more heavily into action gameplay. It follows Leon S. Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley Graham, from a sinister cult. The CapcomDev1 Twitter account celebrated the achievement with celebratory artwork featuring beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler. A recent update further boosted the game's performance on the PS5 Pro.
Record-Breaking Success:
Resident Evil 4's sales trajectory is unprecedented in the Resident Evil franchise. According to Alex Aniel, author of Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil, it's the fastest-selling title in the series, outpacing even Resident Evil Village, which reached 500,000 sales in its eighth quarter.
Anticipation for Future Remakes:
The remarkable success of Resident Evil 4 has fueled fan speculation about future Capcom projects. A Resident Evil 5 remake is highly anticipated, particularly given the relatively short timeframe between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other titles like Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica, both crucial to the series' overarching narrative, are also strong contenders for a modern update. Naturally, the announcement of a Resident Evil 9 would also be met with considerable excitement.
