Resident Evil Requiem has crossed the 7 million sales mark in under two months since its February 27 launch, making it the fastest-selling entry in the franchise’s 30-year history. Director Koshi Nakanishi celebrated with themed cakes and an Instagram reveal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 7 million copies sold worldwide in under two months, cementing its position as the fastest-selling game in the franchise’s 30-year history. Game director Koshi Nakanishi shared the milestone on his Instagram on April 24, 2026, posting images of celebratory cakes alongside his development team. Capcom has not yet issued a formal press release, but the figures speak for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rather than a corporate press statement, the 7 million announcement came through a personal Instagram story from director Koshi Nakanishi. The post featured two Resident Evil-themed cakes. One was a white-frosted cake decorated with blood-drip details and a cookie figure of Grace Ashcroft, reading “Grace. Congratulations on 7 million!” The other featured black frosting with Leon Kennedy perched on top, styled after Resident Evil 2’s iconic banner, saying “Welcome to 7m Leon.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nakanishi, who also directed Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, has now overseen the most commercially successful launch in Resident Evil history. The celebration also included character-themed cookies featuring Leon’s axe and a zombie hand, a detail fans quickly appreciated online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Requiem’s sales trajectory has been remarkable at every stage. The game hit 5 million copies within its first week of release, confirmed by Capcom on March 4. By March 16, Capcom president and COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto officially announced that sales had exceeded 6 million, calling it the fastest any title in the series had reached that milestone. Now, roughly five weeks later, another million has been added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For context, the previous fastest-selling Resident Evil game to reach 7 million was the RE4 remake (2023), which crossed that threshold in approximately one year, having sold 6.48 million by February 2024. Requiem achieved the same in a fraction of the time. Resident Evil Village sold 3 million copies in its first four days back in 2021, but its path to 7 million was far longer. As PC Gamer noted, Requiem needed just two months to hit a milestone that took the RE4 remake a full year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Industry analyst Mat Piscatella shared additional context using Circana tracking data. According to his report, Requiem already ranks among the top 5 best-selling Resident Evil games in all-time US dollar sales after just two months on the market. The only titles still ahead of it in lifetime US revenue are Resident Evil 5, the RE4 remake, Resident Evil Village, and the original Resident Evil 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Circana’s February 2026 data also confirmed that Requiem’s launch-week dollar sales were more than 60% higher than those of Resident Evil Village. The game was the best-selling title in the US for February 2026 and became the top-selling US game of 2026 within its first 24 hours on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On PC, Resident Evil Requiem shattered every prior franchise record on Steam. According to SteamDB, the game peaked at 344,214 concurrent players during its first weekend, placing it 40th on Steam’s all-time peak player chart. That figure is more than double the RE4 remake’s peak of 168,191 and over three times Resident Evil Village’s 106,631.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
User reception on Steam has been overwhelmingly positive. With over 165,000 reviews, the game holds a 94.91% positive rating. On Metacritic, Requiem earned an overall Metascore fluctuating between 88 and 93 across platforms based on 133 critic reviews, with 97% of those reviews being positive. Its user score of 9.5 briefly made it the highest user-rated game in Metacritic’s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Released on February 27, 2026, Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth mainline entry in the series and is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game features a dual-protagonist structure following FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and returning series icon Leon S. Kennedy as they investigate mysterious deaths near the ruins of Raccoon City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Players can freely switch between first-person and third-person perspectives. Grace’s gameplay leans into classic survival horror with stealth, resource management, and environmental puzzles, while Leon’s sections deliver high-intensity action. Built on Capcom’s RE Engine, the game features photorealistic visuals with ray-traced lighting on supported hardware. The combination of nostalgia, new character appeal, and flexible gameplay clearly resonated with a massive audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Resident Evil franchise had already surpassed 183 million total units sold as of Capcom’s February 2026 earnings update, making it the company’s crown jewel. Requiem’s 7 million adds to that staggering lifetime total. Within the franchise, RE2 remake leads at 16.8 million, followed by RE7 at 16.4 million, Village at 13.5 million, and the RE4 remake at 12.2 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Capcom is experiencing a golden era across its portfolio. The same week as Requiem’s 7 million milestone, the company confirmed its new IP Pragmata had sold over 1 million copies in just two days. Monster Hunter Wilds sits at 11 million units. In Germany, the game industry association “game” awarded Requiem a Gold Sales Award (over 100,000 sales) for February 2026, despite the game only being on the market for two days that month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Capcom hinted at additional game content when it announced the 6 million milestone in March. Leaks strongly suggest that the fan-favourite Mercenaries mode is on the way, which would extend the game’s longevity and potentially drive even more sales. Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy amiibo figures are also scheduled for July 30, 2026, giving the franchise another promotional push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, fans are still buzzing about story details, particularly a ring spotted on Leon’s finger that has sparked widespread speculation about the character’s personal life. With no price cuts applied yet, Requiem reaching 7 million at full retail price is an especially strong signal of the franchise’s enduring commercial power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Metro GameCentral called Requiem “the most entertaining new Resident Evil game in over two decades.” Gamer Escape stated it “will very likely be in the conversation for Game of the Year.” On the user side, over 14,000 Metacritic ratings average 94% positive, praising the game’s blend of survival horror and action, its stunning visuals, and its respect for the franchise’s legacy while pushing into new territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The dual gameplay approach has been particularly well received. Grace’s slower, tension-driven sections stand out as some of the best survival horror in the series, while Leon’s action-heavy sequences provide a satisfying contrast. Not every reviewer found the balance perfect, with some noting the second act loses momentum, but the overwhelming consensus is that Requiem delivers one of the strongest Resident Evil experiences in years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n