Resident Evil 4 Remake Surpasses 9 Million Copies Sold: A Capcom Triumph

Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has achieved phenomenal success, recently surpassing 9 million copies sold since its March 2023 launch. This milestone follows the game's rapid ascent to 8 million sales just a short time ago, likely boosted by the February 2023 release of the Gold Edition and a late 2023 iOS port.

The remake, a reimagining of the 2005 classic, follows Leon S. Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter from a sinister cult. A significant departure from the series' survival horror origins, the remake embraces a more action-oriented gameplay style.

The CapcomDev1 Twitter account celebrated the achievement with celebratory artwork featuring beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler. A recent update further enhanced the PS5 Pro experience.

Record-Breaking Success

The game's rapid sales trajectory is unprecedented in the Resident Evil franchise. According to Alex Aniel, author of Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 4's sales significantly outpace previous titles. For comparison, Resident Evil Village reached only 500,000 copies sold in its eighth quarter.

Anticipation for Future Remakes

Given this resounding success, fans eagerly anticipate Capcom's next move. A Resident Evil 5 remake is high on many wish lists, particularly considering the less than year-long gap between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other titles like Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica, both crucial to the overarching narrative, are also ripe for a modern update. Naturally, news of a Resident Evil 9 would also be met with immense enthusiasm.