Resident Evil 4 Remake Surpasses 9 Million Copies Sold: A Capcom Triumph
Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has achieved phenomenal success, surpassing 9 million copies sold since its March 2023 release. This milestone follows the recent 8 million sales mark, highlighting the game's enduring popularity. The surge in sales is likely attributed to the February 2023 release of the Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition and a late 2023 iOS port.
The remake, a significant departure from the original's survival horror roots, features a more action-oriented gameplay style. Players follow Leon S. Kennedy as he confronts a sinister cult to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley Graham.
The CapcomDev1 Twitter account celebrated the achievement with celebratory artwork showcasing beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler. A recent update further boosted the game's performance, particularly for PS5 Pro users.
Record-Breaking Sales and Fan Expectations
According to Resident Evil expert Alex Aniel (author of Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil), Resident Evil 4 boasts the fastest sales in the franchise's history. This surpasses even Resident Evil Village, which reached 500,000 copies sold in its eighth quarter.
This remarkable success fuels anticipation for future Capcom releases. Many fans eagerly await a Resident Evil 5 remake, a possibility made more plausible by the less than one-year gap between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. Other potential candidates for a modern remake include Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica, both crucial to the series' overarching narrative. Naturally, news of a Resident Evil 9 would also be met with great enthusiasm.
