Resident Evil 4 Remake Has Sold Over 9 Million Units Worldwide

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Summary

  • Resident Evil 4 remake sold 9M units worldwide, praised for reimagining and adding new content.
  • Capcom plans RE9 as the next mainline entry in the franchise, but Resident Evil 5 remake uncertain.
  • RE4 remake received high praise from critics and introduced new side quests and items.

Back in July 2005, Resident Evil 4 was initially launched and has been hailed as one of the greatest games ever by numerous gaming enthusiasts, a claim substantiated by its exceptionally high average critical rating. It’s no wonder then that its remake, debuting in March 2023, continues to be a popular purchase even months later.

Recently, it was disclosed that the Resident Evil 4 remake has surpassed sales of nine million copies globally since its launch.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Continues To Sell For Capcom

It’s likely that the nine million number refers to both physical and digital sales, as Capcom hasn’t given specific details.

On March 24, 2023, the Resident Evil 4 remake was launched for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC platforms. This new version not only upgraded the graphics of Capcom’s popular fourth mainline installment in the series, but it also added fresh side missions, items, and even modified some key aspects of the game itself.

Ever since its debut, the game has been generally well-received by critics, earning a top-tier “Impressive” Open Critic score. Moreover, an overwhelming 98% of reviewers suggest playing it, with the highest rating averaging 92 points.

Although Capcom hasn’t yet unveiled a remake for Resident Evil 5, they have affirmed that Resident Evil 9 is being developed and will be the next major installment in the series. A recent leak about RE9 appears to have lost steam regarding its unveiling and release dates, but we remain optimistic that Capcom will provide official updates on it before the year 2025 comes to a close.

If you don’t have a powerful gaming computer or a console, you can still play the game on iOS devices. However, keep in mind that you’ll need to stay connected to the internet while playing.

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2025-01-06 16:38