Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem continues to be a runaway success for the company as it confirms the game has smashed a franchise record after selling 6 million copies. After launching at the end of February 2026, Resident Evil Requiem clearly resonated with critics and players as the game saw impressive review scores and engagement from players, especially on platforms like Steam. It also helped that Resident Evil Requiem was also available on a wider selection of platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2.
It was evident pretty early on that Resident Evil Requiem would likely be a major success for Capcom. The game's debut left fans excited for the connection between Grace Ashcroft and her mother, Alyssa, who was last seen in 2003's Resident Evil Outbreak. Excitment levels spiked even more after Capcom revealed that Leon S. Kennedy would also be in the game as a dual protagonist, giving fans a bit of action and horror as they navigated the campaign. At launch, Resident Evil Requiem exploded on Steam, passing 314,000 at launch and breaking that Capcom record as well. In fact, it only took 5 days for the game to sell 5 million copies, an impressive feat that has only...
