How Many Copies Has Resident Evil Requiem Sold?
Resident Evil Requiem has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide as of Capcom's most recent official sales update on April 24, 2026, less than two months after its February 27, 2026 release. That makes it the fastest-selling entry in the 30-year history of the Resident Evil franchise, reaching that milestone faster than any previous mainline game in the series.
The Full Sales Timeline, Straight From Capcom
Unlike a lot of sales figures in the gaming industry that rely on third-party estimates or leaked reports, Requiem's numbers come directly from a series of official Capcom press releases, each one confirming a new milestone as it was reached.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | Global release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 |
| March 4, 2026 (5 days post-launch) | 5 million units sold |
| March 16, 2026 | 6 million units sold |
| April 24, 2026 | Surpassed 7 million units (6.91 million confirmed) |
Each of these milestones was reached faster than any previous entry in the franchise achieved the same sales threshold, according to Capcom's own announcements, underscoring just how unusually fast Requiem's launch performance has been compared to the rest of the series' 30-year catalog.
Why This Number Is Such a Big Deal for the Franchise
To put 7 million copies in two months into perspective, it's worth comparing it against the Resident Evil 4 remake, one of the most acclaimed entries in the series' recent history. That game took roughly a full year to reach the same 7 million sales mark that Requiem hit in under two months. That comparison alone illustrates just how unusually strong Requiem's launch trajectory has been, even against a remake widely considered one of the best-reviewed games the franchise has ever produced.
Within just two months on the market, Requiem had already climbed into the top five best-selling Resident Evil games of all time in US dollar sales, trailing only Resident Evil 5, the Resident Evil 4 remake, Resident Evil Village, and the original Resident Evil 4. Given that all of those games have had years, in some cases well over a decade, to accumulate those totals, Requiem reaching that tier within two months of launch is a genuinely rare achievement for the series.
What This Meant for Capcom's Bottom Line
Requiem's sales performance wasn't just a franchise milestone; it directly shaped Capcom's actual financial results. The game's strong launch was cited as the primary driver behind Capcom raising its own financial guidance for fiscal year 2026, and it contributed to the company reporting its ninth consecutive year of record profit, with net profit around ¥54.5 billion (approximately $345.8 million) as reported in mid-May 2026. Series director Koshi Nakanishi personally celebrated the 7 million milestone on social media with a pair of cakes styled after protagonists Leon and Grace, a small but telling sign of how significant this specific number was internally at Capcom.
Has Capcom Given a More Recent Number Since April?
As of this writing, Capcom's most recent officially confirmed figure remains the "more than 7 million" milestone from April 24, 2026. Capcom has not issued a newer standalone sales press release since then specifying an updated total, though the game has continued selling steadily in the months since, supported by ongoing content updates and a demo release. Given Requiem's sales trajectory so far, and Nintendo Life's own analysis suggesting the game could realistically surpass 10 million lifetime units in the months and years ahead, a new milestone announcement wouldn't be surprising, but no confirmed figure beyond 7 million currently exists.
For context on where Requiem sits within Capcom's broader catalog, the Resident Evil series as a whole surpassed 200 million units in cumulative lifetime sales as of Capcom's May 2026 reporting, with Resident Evil 5 remaining the best-selling single entry at over 19 million units and the Resident Evil 2 remake close behind at just over 18 million.
What's Coming Next for Requiem
Capcom has confirmed additional story content is planned, though reporting on a rumored Ada Wong-focused DLC expansion indicates the larger story expansion has reportedly been delayed, with development now reportedly prioritizing the Resident Evil Code: Veronica Remake first, targeted for around the first quarter of 2027. A smaller cosmetic DLC tied to Grace and Leon amiibo figures is scheduled to ship July 30, 2026 in the meantime, keeping smaller content flowing even as the bigger story expansion takes a back seat.
Bottom Line
Resident Evil Requiem has sold more than 7 million copies as of Capcom's last official update on April 24, 2026, making it the fastest-selling game in the franchise's 30-year history and one of its top five best-selling entries by revenue within just two months of release. For more on how Requiem's success compares to the wider horror genre's current momentum, including Silent Hill f's own strong performance around the same period, the full breakdown of the survival horror genre's current boom covers both games side by side.