Resident Evil 4 Remake Surpasses 9 Million Copies Sold: A Capcom Triumph
Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake has achieved phenomenal success, recently surpassing 9 million copies sold since its March 2023 launch. This milestone follows the game's earlier achievement of 8 million sales, highlighting its enduring popularity. The surge in sales is likely attributed to the February 2023 release of the Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition and a late 2023 iOS port.
The remake, a significant departure from the original 2005 game, shifted the gameplay towards action, moving away from its survival horror roots. Players follow Leon S. Kennedy as he confronts a dangerous cult to rescue the President's daughter, Ashley Graham.
The CapcomDev1 Twitter account celebrated the achievement with celebratory artwork featuring beloved characters like Ada, Krauser, and Saddler. A recent update further boosted the game's performance, particularly for PS5 Pro users.
Record-Breaking Sales and Fan Anticipation
According to Alex Aniel, author of Itchy, Tasty: An Unofficial History of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 4 holds the title of the fastest-selling game in the Resident Evil franchise. This success dwarfs even Resident Evil Village, which reached 500,000 copies sold in its eighth quarter.
This remarkable achievement fuels fan speculation about future Capcom projects. Many eagerly anticipate a Resident Evil 5 remake, a possibility strengthened by the relatively short timeframe between the Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes. However, other titles like Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica, both crucial to the series' narrative, are also strong contenders for a modern update. Naturally, the announcement of Resident Evil 9 would also be met with immense excitement.
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