CAPCOM has officially announced that the Resident Evil 4 Remake has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 10 million copies sold since its launch in March 2023. This achievement comes just over two years after the game’s debut. The title reached various sales benchmarks over this period, including three million copies within the first two days, four million in slightly over a week, and five million in under four months. By the end of 2023, the figure had risen to six and a half million, followed by seven million at the one-year mark and nine million just before the end of 2024.
Sales Ranking and Comparisons
This impressive sales number places Resident Evil 4 Remake as the seventh best-selling game in CAPCOM’s history, just ahead of the Resident Evil 3 Remake and trailing Resident Evil Village by approximately one million copies. The potential exists for this title to eventually eclipse Resident Evil 2 Remake, which currently holds the third-best selling title with 15 million units sold.
Critical Reception
In a review by Nathan Birch from Wccftech, the game was acknowledged for its quality, despite some shortcomings. Birch pointed out that while the remake showcases Capcom’s capabilities, it does not completely reimagine the original’s experience. The review notes minor mechanical issues but ultimately describes the game as a modern marvel that remains enjoyable for fans of the franchise. Specific sequences, such as the village battle and encounters with iconic enemies, continue to deliver thrilling moments.
However, there are sentiments expressing that the remake could have pushed for greater ambition. The comparison to Resident Evil Village indicates that some aspects of that game may have set a higher benchmark for what fans expected from the RE4 remake.
Future of the Franchise
Looking ahead, fans of the survival horror series can anticipate exciting developments in the coming year. CAPCOM is reportedly preparing to announce Resident Evil 9, while discussions suggest that the next remake might focus on Resident Evil Code Veronica, although it’s expected to differ in scope compared to the RE4 remake.