Capcom's latest survival horror installment continues its commercial rampage, surpassing 8 million units sold worldwide and cementing its place as the fastest-selling entry in Resident Evil history.
Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil 9: Requiem has officially surpassed 8 million copies sold worldwide, making it the fastest-selling title in the legendary survival horror franchise's history. The milestone comes just months after the game's initial launch, outpacing even the impressive sales trajectories of the hugely successful Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil Village.
The 8 million unit figure encompasses sales across all platforms — PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and the recently launched Nintendo Switch 2 version. The Switch 2 port has been a particularly strong performer, with the RE Engine's impressive optimization allowing for a smooth experience on Nintendo's new hardware. In fact, a recent Digital Foundry analysis revealed that enabling GameChat on Switch 2 can yield an unexpected 10-20 FPS boost, as the engine dynamically scales resolution when the feature is active.
Several factors have contributed to RE:9 Requiem's extraordinary commercial success. The game's gripping narrative, which continues the story of Rose Winters and introduces the tragic yet powerful character Grace, has been widely praised by both critics and players. The survival horror mechanics have been refined to strike a perfect balance between the series' classic tension and modern accessibility, drawing in both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The recent free update adding playable Leon Kennedy mode — available after completing the main campaign — has further boosted engagement and word-of-mouth. Players have responded enthusiastically to Leon's return, with his campaign offering a different perspective on the game's events and significantly expanding replay value.
The modding community has also played a significant role in keeping the game in the spotlight. A recent Grace swimsuit mod went viral on social media, and Capcom's relaxed stance on single-player mods has encouraged creators to experiment. Nexus Mods reports that RE:9 Requiem is now one of the top 20 most-modded games on the platform.
With the 8 million sales milestone now in the rearview mirror, the question on everyone's mind is whether RE:9 Requiem can eventually challenge Resident Evil 2 Remake's franchise-leading sales record. Given its current momentum — including continued strong sales on the Switch 2 and the anticipated release of additional paid DLC — the game appears well-positioned to climb even higher in the months ahead.