Capcom has officially confirmed that its latest horror title, Resident Evil Requiem, has shattered franchise records by selling over 5 million units faster than a Nemesis pursuit! The game, which stars Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashford, reached this staggering milestone in just five days after its February 27 release.
With this explosive start, the title has proven to be an unstoppable force, claiming the crown as the fastest-selling entry in the entire franchise and securing an immediate commercial victory for Capcom.
Hitting 5 Million Faster Than a Nemesis Pursuit
To put this speed into perspective, Resident Evil Requiem completely blew past the record previously held by the Resident Evil 4 remake.
According to Capcom’s reports and historical estimates, the Resident Evil 4 remake took nearly four months to reach 5 million sales, while the now third-place Resident Evil Village took nearly five months to hit that same mark. So the gap is quite staggering!
This record-breaking launch has pushed the entire Resident Evil franchise to a new height. While the series had already exceeded 183 million units sold as of December 31, 2025, Requiem’s debut has now propelled the cumulative total to at least 188 million units since...
