Capcom has just announced a milestone that horror fans won’t want to miss: Resident Evil 4 (2023) has officially surpassed 10 million units sold worldwide. In just two years since its release, the remake of the 2005 classic has become the fastest-selling title in the Resident Evil franchise.
Released on March 24th, 2023, Resident Evil 4 was met with acclaim from longtime fans and first-time players alike. It stayed true to the spirit of the original while overhauling gameplay, visuals, and tone for a modern audience. The result? Widespread critical praise, several Game of the Year nominations, and now, a commercial achievement to match.
Capcom attributes this success not just to the game’s quality, but to its larger catalog strategy, a long-game approach to keeping its most beloved titles relevant across platforms and generations. The numbers back it up:
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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (2017) has sold over 15 million units.
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Resident Evil 2 (2019 remake) has also crossed 15 million.
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Resident Evil Village (2021) boasts 11 million units sold.
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Resident Evil 3 (2020 remake) recently crossed the 10 million mark.
With RE4 now available across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Apple devices (iPhone/iPad/Mac), and with a cloud version on Nintendo Switch, Capcom’s multi-platform push clearly continues to pay off.
This milestone also adds momentum to Capcom’s broader strategy of expanding digital sales and maximizing IP value across media. The Resident Evil series, which first launched in 1996, has now sold over 167 million units worldwide, and there’s no sign of slowing down.
