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- Capcom announces that Resident Evil 4 has now sold 10 million copies.
- It’s the fastest entry in the franchise to do so.
- Overall sales for the franchise now stand at 167 million.
The Resident Evil franchise experienced a noticeable decline in the 2010s before gaining momentum with a wave of remakes. Since then, the series has been thriving, with Capcom revisiting classic titles and reintroducing them to modern audiences.
Resident Evil 4 was the latest to receive this treatment. While the original was already considered one of the franchise’s best, the remake raised the bar even further. Capcom recently updated the game’s sales figures, revealing it has now surpassed 10 million copies sold.
Why it matters: For a game to sell 10 million copies in less than 2 years of its release is a huge achievement. The Resident Evil franchise continues to boom and showcases its longevity.
Capcom also revealed that this is the fastest entry in any Resident Evil that has reached the 10 million mark. As of January 2025, the game had sold 9 million copies, pushing another million units in just under three months.
Additionally, Capcom has updated the sales figures for Resident Evil 7 and the Resident Evil 2 remake, both of which have now surpassed the 15 million milestone.
Total sales for the franchise have climbed to an impressive 167 million units, further cementing Resident Evil as one of the best-selling video game franchises ever. Capcom has stated that they’re committed to delivering these highly entertaining experiences.
Following such a successful entry, the Japanese developer is gearing up for the next major entry in the franchise. Resident Evil 9 is reportedly set to feature Leon Kennedy as the protagonist.
The next entry will also be revitalising for the franchise and is poised to reinvent the series just like the original Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 7 did.
What are your thoughts on this impressive achievement by the Resident Evil franchise? What do you expect from Capcom next? Let us know in the comments below, or join the ongoing discussion at the official Tech4Gamers Forums.
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