Resident Evil 4 is the Fastest-Selling Game in Franchise History

By Daniel Gaming News
6 January 2025 no comments

Resident Evil 4 is now the fastest-selling game in RE franchise history, selling over 9 million copies since March 2023. Capcom’s remake sold over 1 million copies in Q4 2024, double what Resident Evil Village sold.

The Resident Evil 4 remake has been a hit with fans since it launched in March 2023, and now it’s sold over 9 million copies worldwide. The horror game’s latest milestone means it is now the fastest-selling game in Resident Evil franchise history.

Capcom has been busy in recent years, remaking some of the classic games that made the franchise what it is today. Resident Evil 4 stands out as the perfect example of how to remake a game. With its enhanced visuals, modernized gameplay, and reimagined story, RE4 has been praised by critics and fans and was even nominated for several awards, including Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2023.

Read more about the upcoming Resident Evil Zero and Code: Veronica remakes

Sales Milestones and Comparisons

Resident Evil 4’s sales milestone is impressive, considering it sold over 1 million in 2024’s last quarter, double what Resident Evil Village sold in the same period. RE4 has sold over 9 million copies, with Village selling 7.9 million, Resident Evil 3 selling 7.8 million, and Resident Evil 7 6.1 million copies.

RE4 is by far the fastest selling RE in history. It’s not a competition at all.

Previous RE games sold in their 8th quarter (LTD in parenthesis):

RE4: 1m+ (9m+)
Village: 500k (7.9m)
RE7: 400k (6.1m)
RE3: 300k (5.2m)
RE2: 300k (7.8m)
RE6: 100k (5.9m) https://t.co/slE4DwMycO

— Alex Aniel (@cvxfreak) January 6, 2025

Future of the Resident Evil Franchise

Moving forward and building on the franchise’s continuing success, Capcom is reportedly working on Resident Evil 9. There are also reports that fans could see Resident Evil Code: Veronica and Resident Evil Zero remakes.

Whatever Capcom reveals next for the franchise is sure to be a success, as Resident Evil has never been in a better place.

Conclusion

Resident Evil 4’s incredible success proves the enduring appeal of the series and Capcom’s ability to reinvent its classics. Where do you think the franchise can go from here? What do you want to see next? Share your opinions in the comments below.

Daniel

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