If you needed any further proof of the terrifying cultural potency of Leon S. Kennedy, here it is: Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 7 million copies in just under two months. As the latest in a string of massive Capcom successes, this milestone makes the title the fastest-selling entry in the series to date.

Breaking Franchise Sales Records

While Capcom has not yet issued an official press release to confirm the exact figure, the achievement was shared by game director Koshi Nakanishi on his Instagram (via Twisted Voxel). The post featured a photo of Capcom staff celebrating the milestone with a pair of custom Resident Evil-themed cakes.

The sales trajectory for Resident Evil Requiem represents a massive leap forward for the franchise. To understand just how impressive these numbers are, consider the recent history of the series:

  • Resident Evil Village (2021): Sold 3 million copies in only four days.
  • Resident Evil 4 remake (2023): Achieved that same 3-million milestone in half the time.
  • Resident Evil 4 remake (February 2024): Had reached 6.48 million units after one year of sales.

Since its launch on February 26, Resident Evil Requiem has surged past the 7 million mark, completing a feat in two months that took the RE4 remake an entire year to reach.

Climbing the All-Time US Sales Charts

The impact of the game extends beyond pure unit counts. Earlier this week, industry analyst Mat Piscatella provided additional context regarding the game's performance using Circana sales data.

According to Piscatella, "Resident Evil Requiem now ranks among the top 5 best-selling Resident Evil games in all-time US dollar sales." At present, the title only trails behind Resident Evil 5, the RE4 remake, Resident Evil Village, and the original Resident Evil 4 in terms of lifetime US dollar revenue.

A Strong Season for Capcom

It isn't just the Resident Evil franchise seeing massive returns. On Monday, Capcom announced that its sci-fi shooter, Pragmata, had sold over one million copies in just two days.

The company's momentum appears set to continue. With a Monster Hunter Wilds expansion reveal expected this summer—following recent efforts to address performance issues—Capcom is positioned for another significant sales bounty in the near future. Everything, it seems, is coming up Capcom.