Resident Evil Requiem has become the fastest-selling entry in the long-running zombie franchise.
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Resident Evil Requiem launched February 27 and over the weekend, publishers Capcom confirmed the survival horror has already sold more than 6million copies in its first two weeks “which is the fastest that a title in the series has reached this milestone.”
Both the 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2 and 2017’s Biohazard took around eleven months to shift six million copies before eventually becoming the top two best-selling Resident Evil games of all time (15.8million and 15.4million units respectively).
Resident Evil Requiem is currently the second best-reviewed game of 2026 (according to aggregate site Metacritic) and one of the best user-reviewed titles of all time. “Make no mistake, Requiem is a fantastic game that’s well worth your time,” reads a four-star NME review. “Like so many Resident Evil titles before it, the fun proliferates on repeated playthroughs: ticking off fiendish gameplay challenges earns credits to spend on classic weapons like ‘The Matilda’, while ‘Insanity’ difficulty unlocks after your first successful go round. It just suffers, very slightly, in the shadow of some of the greatest games ever made.
Following a hugely successful release, Capcom has confirmed several post-launch updates are in the works. “Players can enjoy the elevated essence of the survival horror experience by the interplay between intense fear and exhilarating action, made possible by two protagonists,” reads a press release. “Going forward, Capcom plans to implement several measures, such as ongoing support and additional game content, so players can continue to enjoy the title longer.”
“In addition, the Resident Evil series will celebrate its 30th anniversary on March 22. Capcom is readying various plans for this anniversary to delight series fans, such as a collaboration between Universal Studios Japan and Resident Evil Requiem in 2026, and orchestral concerts in Japan, the US, and Europe.”
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