Resident Evil 4 Remake Surpasses 9 Million Copies Sold: Capcom Celebrates a Milestone
Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake continues its phenomenal success, recently surpassing 9 million copies sold since its March 2023 launch. This impressive achievement follows the game's earlier milestone of 8 million sales and is likely boosted by the February 2023 release of the Gold Edition and a late 2023 iOS launch.
The remake, a significant departure from the survival horror roots of the original 2005 title, shifted the gameplay towards a more action-oriented experience. Players once again follow Leon S. Kennedy as he battles a dangerous cult to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley Graham.
CapcomDev1's Twitter account commemorated the achievement with celebratory artwork featuring beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler enjoying a game of bingo. A recent update further enhanced the experience for PS5 Pro users.
Record-Breaking Sales and Fan Anticipation
According to Resident Evil expert Alex Aniel (author of Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil), Resident Evil 4 boasts the fastest sales figures in the franchise's history. This rapid success dwarfs that of Resident Evil Village, which reached only 500,000 copies sold in its eighth quarter.
This remarkable success fuels fan speculation about future Capcom projects. Many eagerly anticipate a Resident Evil 5 remake, a possibility made more plausible by the relatively short time between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other entries like Resident Evil 0 and CODE: Veronica, both crucial to the overarching narrative, are also strong contenders for a modern update. Of course, the announcement of a Resident Evil 9 would undoubtedly thrill fans worldwide.
