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 launch. This milestone follows the game's recent achievement of 8 million sales, demonstrating its continued popularity. The surge in sales is likely attributed to the February 2023 release of the Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition and a subsequent iOS release late in 2023.
The remake, a significant departure from the original's survival horror focus, leans more heavily into action gameplay. It follows Leon S. Kennedy's mission to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley Graham, from a dangerous cult. The CapcomDev1 Twitter account celebrated the achievement with celebratory artwork featuring beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler. A recent update further enhanced the game's performance on PS5 Pro.
Record-Breaking Sales and Fan Expectations
Resident Evil 4's sales trajectory is unprecedented for the franchise. According to Alex Aniel, author of Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil, it's the fastest-selling Resident Evil title to date. This rapid success contrasts sharply with Resident Evil Village, which reached 500,000 sales after its eighth quarter.
This remarkable success fuels fan anticipation for future Capcom projects. Many eagerly await a Resident Evil 5 remake, a possibility made more plausible by 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 pivotal to the series' overarching narrative, are also strong contenders for a modern update. Naturally, the announcement of a Resident Evil 9 would also be met with immense excitement.
