Resident Evil Requiem becomes the title in the franchise that reaches 6 million copies sold the fastest

- March 16, 2026
- Updated: March 17, 2026 at 9:16 AM

With a recent launch on February 27, 2026, Resident Evil Requiem has caused a stir among horror fans and followers of the Capcom series.
In its first hour, the game managed to reach an impressive record of 260,000 concurrent players on Steam, setting a new benchmark not only in terms of concurrency, but also in sales, reaching six million units sold in just 17 days since its release.
Outrageous figures for the franchise
Haruhiro Tsujimoto, president and COO of Capcom, highlighted this milestone in a public letter, stating that “worldwide sales of Resident Evil Requiem, released on February 27, 2026, now exceed six million units, which is the fastest achievement in the series’ history.”
This initial success not only reflects the quality of the title but also the ongoing love of the community for the franchise. Critics have praised Resident Evil Requiem, describing it as “a masterpiece of the survival horror theater.”
According to statements from Koshi Nakanishi, the game’s director, Capcom has plans for ongoing support and additional content in the future. This includes a story expansion, a photo mode, and a new minigame, which promises to keep players’ interest in the long term.
As the series approaches its 30th anniversary on March 22, Capcom has indicated that they have various surprises prepared for fans, thus raising expectations around the celebration of this iconic saga.
As industry observers, it is not surprising to see Resident Evil Requiem succeed in such a short time. With a mix of intense action and a captivating narrative, the game has established itself as one of the most relevant titles of the year. If you haven’t tried it yet, be sure to check out our Resident Evil Requiem security codes to ease your progression in the game.
I’m a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in video games and technology. Although my specialty has always been video games, I’ve recently started enjoying exploring the intricacies of project-management tools like Asana, as well as automations with Make.com and N8N.
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