After releasing in January of 2019, Capcom announced the Resident Evil 2 remake has sold and shipped over 10 million units globally.
The Resident Evil 2 remake was originally released for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 back in 2019 – and more recently for Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
Here’s a message from Capcom on the new milestone:
Released in January 2019, Resident Evil 2 is a reimagining of the original, long-time favorite. The title garnered critical acclaim from international media, lauded for providing a fresh horror experience, deeply immersive world and dramatic story all made possible by the latest in cutting-edge technology. Following its launch, Capcom released a steady stream of high-quality titles from the series, including Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil Village, and executed a flexible pricing strategy that leveraged digital sales. Moreover, the company promoted the overall brand with regular content releases—such as the live-action Resident Evil series that began streaming today, July 14, on Netflix—propelling cumulative sales of Resident Evil 2 to surpass 10 million units worldwide.
Capcom remains firmly committed to satisfying the expectations of all stakeholders by leveraging its industry-leading game development capabilities.
Congratulations to Capcom on this achievement, Resident Evil 2 Remake certainly is due the honor of such great sales numbers. Check out our review of Resident Evil 2 Remake here: