Total shipments and digital sales for Resident Evil 4 The remake exceeded three million units worldwide in the first two days after release, Capcom announced.
Resident Evil 4 launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and PC by Steam on March 24.
Here’s an overview of the franchise and remake, via Capcom:
The Resident Evil The franchise features survival horror games where players use various weapons and other items to escape terrifying situations. Cumulative shipments of games in the series now exceed 135 million units* since the first title debuted in 1996. Now, more than 27 years later, the continued support from enthusiastic that worldwide fan base makes it Capcom’s flagship game series.
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the original 2005 title. In addition to revamping the story and modernizing the feel of the game, the 2023 release will give both series fans and newcomers a new gameplay experience, featuring of immersive visuals powered by the cutting-edge graphics technology of Capcom’s proprietary RE ENGINE. Along with securing high scores on online review sites, the title garnered praise and attention following the release of the “Chainsaw Demo,” where players could enjoy the game’s opening, resulting in worldwide sales of the title. which exceeded 3 million units in the first two days after the game’s release.
Capcom remains steadfastly committed to satisfying the expectations of all stakeholders by leveraging its industry-leading game development capabilities to create highly entertaining gameplay experiences.