‘Resident Evil Requiem’ is the fastest-selling ‘Resi’ game ever

NewsGaming News ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ is the fastest-selling ‘Resi’ game ever It's shifted more than six million copies in two weeks By Ali Shutler 16th March 2026 'Resident Evil 9 Requiem'. CREDIT: Capcom Resident Evil Requiem has become the fastest-selling entry in the long-running zombie franchise. READ MORE: ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ review: an inventive and unnerving survival horror sequel Resident Evil Requiem launched February 27 and over the weekend, publishers Capcom confirmed the survival horror has already sold more than 6million copies in its first two weeks “which is the fastest that a title in the series has reached this milestone.” Advertisement Both the 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2 and 2017’s Biohazard took around eleven months to shift six million copies before eventually becoming the top two best-selling Resident Evil games of all time (15.8million and 15.4million units respectively). Resident Evil Requiem is currently the second best-reviewed game of 2026 (according to aggregate site Metacritic) and one of the best user-reviewed titles of all time.  “Make no mistake, Requiem is a fantastic game that’s well worth your time,” reads a four-star NME review. “Like so many Resident Evil titles before it, the fun proliferates on repeated playthroughs: ticking off fiendish gameplay challenges earns credits to spend on classic weapons like ‘The Matilda’, while ‘Insanity’ difficulty unlocks after your first successful go round. It just suffers, very slightly, in the shadow of some of the greatest games ever made. ‘Resident Evil Requiem’. CREDIT: Capcom Following a hugely successful release, Capcom has confirmed several post-launch updates are in the works. “Players can enjoy the elevated essence of the survival horror experience by the interplay between intense fear and exhilarating action, made possible by two protagonists,” reads a press release. “Going forward, Capcom plans to implement several measures, such as ongoing support and additional game content, so players can continue to enjoy the title longer.” “In addition, the Resident Evil series will celebrate its 30th anniversary on March 22. Capcom is readying various plans for this anniversary to delight series fans, such as a collaboration between Universal Studios Japan and Resident Evil Requiem in 2026, and orchestral concerts in Japan, the US, and Europe.” Recommended In other news, The Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman has teased a revival of cult video game Hit & Run, one month after original developers Radical Entertainment returned as a studio that now “specialises in remastering classic games”. Related TopicsResident EvilResident Evil Requiem You May Also Like Advertisement TRENDING Chalk – ‘Crystalpunk’ review: a knockout collection of arresting dance-punk Timothée Chalamet’s rough night and all the Oscars 2026 shocks, snubs and surprises ‘Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come’ review: devilish horror comedy sequel is a rehash of the original Dive into I Promised The World’s crowd catharsis: “Don’t just stand there, it’s a hardcore show” The biggest video game concerts you can’t miss in 2026 Advertisement More Stories Music News Watch Alex James deliver orchestral covers of Blur, Oasis, Pulp, Radiohead and Stone Roses as Britpop Classical tour kicks off Gaming News ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ is the fastest-selling ‘Resi’ game ever Film News Oscars’ In Memoriam segment misses James Van Der Beek, Brigitte Bardot and Eric Dane Gaming News ‘The Simpsons’ showrunner teases ‘Hit & Run’ revival: “We know people love it” Music News Rosalía apologises for Picasso comments: “I didn’t know there were real cases of abuse” Music News My Chemical Romance reportedly working on secret theatre project