Resident Evil Requiem Shakes the Industry with Record-Breaking Launch and Stellar Reviews.
Resident Evil Requiem Shatters Records: 5 Million Copies Sold in Just One Week Capcom has officially announced a historic milestone for its latest survival horror entry, Resident Evil Requiem . Since its global launch on February 27, 2026, the game has moved over 5 million units within its first week. This performance marks the fastest-selling title in the history of the Resident Evil franchise, eclipsing the long-standing record held by Resident Evil 6 , which sold 4.5 million copies in its debut week. Surpassing the Legends The commercial trajectory of Requiem is particularly impressive when compared to the series' heavyweights: The New Frontrunner: With 5 million units in 7 days, Requiem has outpaced the Resident Evil 2 Remake (2019) , which currently holds the record for the highest total sales in the series at 16.8 million units. Stronger Momentum: For context, the RE2 Remake launched with 3 million units in its first week. Given Requiem’s explosive start, analysts are...