Capcom’s Latest Remake of Resident Evil 4 Shatters Records
Capcom’s latest remake of Resident Evil 4 has sold over three million copies during the first couple of days after its release. This remarkable achievement constitutes a quarter of the lifetime sales of the original Resident Evil 4 since its initial launch in 2005. The revamped version of the classic game received glowing praise from online review sites and the Chainsaw Demo helped to garner even more attention for it.
Record-Breaking Sales within Days
With an impressive debut on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, the remake has exceeded Capcom’s expectations. The Resident Evil 4 remake sold three million units in just two days, making it one of the fastest games in the series to hit that milestone. Only Resident Evil 6 beat this record selling over 4.5 million copies in two days, while Monster Hunter: World later surpassed that with six million units shipped in 2018.
Notably, both Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 2 remake took four days to ship three million units each when they were initially released. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 7 shipped 2.5 million units in four days and Resident Evil 3 remake managed two million units in five days.
What’s more, the revival of Resident Evil 4 outsold the lifetime sales of the original versions on both GameCube and PS2 consoles combined within one year.
Steam Charts Show Success
The Remake also debuted in first place on Steam Weekly Top Sellers chart for the week ending March 28, 2023. The weekly top sellers chart ranks games by revenue and includes preorder numbers as well as hardware sales.
This accolade means that this game earned more revenue than all other games on Steam, except for revenue from free games. The Steam Deck, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, FIFA 23 and Forza Horizon 5 rounded out the top five games in the Steam Weekly Top Sellers chart.
Positive Reviews and Future Plans
The Resident Evil 4 makeover is widely considered a faithful restoration of an all-time classic. Critics note that the core elements that made the original game a masterpiece are present in the remake.
Despite its incredible success, Capcom has further plans for the game. In fact, a free DLC called The Mercenaries mode will be available to players in April.
For Fans of Resident Evil 4
For people who want to achieve more in Resident Evil 4 or want to grab trophies, there are some resources available on various online sites. Fans have been buzzing about this game since its release and many are enjoying it greatly.
Conclusion
The remake of Resident Evil 4 sets an impressive standard for video game sales with over three million copies sold within just two days on multiple gaming platforms. The remarkable success of this latest version surpasses its previous lifetime sales record holder by far. As an all-time classic game, it’s no surprise that many gamers are enjoying playing it and looking forward to more DLC releases from Capcom in the near future.
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