Resident Evil Requiem Becomes Best-Selling Video Game of 2026, Topping US Charts Across All Platforms
February 2026 marked a significant month for the video game industry, highlighted by a slate of major releases spanning the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC platforms.
Among these, Capcom solidified its dominance with the launch of Resident Evil Requiem, which rapidly ascended to become the best-selling video game of the year across all major US markets. According to recent sales data provided by Circana’s executive director Mat Piscatella, Resident Evil Requiem not only led the “Top 20 Best-selling Premium Games” in the US for February 2026 but also debuted as this year's highest-grossing title.
In a newly released report, Piscatella clarified that Requiem topped monthly charts for PlayStation, Xbox, and the aggregated PC storefronts, making it the best-performing title across the industry's primary platforms.
Capcom’s blockbuster was joined in the sales charts by its Generation Pack—which also includes Requiem—as well as a series of high-profile Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives. In a statement reflecting the game’s commercial success, Piscatella said, "Resident Evil: Requiem debuted as the best-selling video game of the year.
It also ranked 1st in February across the PlayStation, Xbox, and the combined PC charts." Capcom has since confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem has already exceeded six million units sold since its initial release on February 27, 2026, further cementing its place among Capcom’s most successful launches. Other notable performances included the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Mario Tennis Fever, which claimed the top spot among Nintendo platforms and ranked 11th overall for the month.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Pokémon Legends: Z-A followed closely on the Nintendo charts, showcasing both new entries and returning favorites among the strongest contenders.
However, it is important to note that Nintendo’s first-party digital sales are not accounted for in these rankings, which could impact the final standings for these titles. Beyond game sales, hardware competition was intense.
According to Circana’s reported figures, the Nintendo Switch 2 was a key driver of growth, boosting US year-on-year spending by 22% despite a downturn on legacy consoles like the original Switch.
The PlayStation 5 maintained its market leadership in both unit and dollar sales for the month of February, with the Switch 2 closely following behind, maintaining its momentum from January. Piscatella provided additional insight by noting, "With nine months in market, the life-to-date installed base of Nintendo Switch 2 is trending 45% ahead of the original Nintendo Switch at the same point after launch (November 2017 marked the ninth month for the original Switch)." The strong adoption rate for Nintendo’s latest hardware suggests a bright outlook for future software and hardware sales through the remainder of 2026. In summary, Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem stands as the breakout hit of 2026 so far, driving record sales and surpassing significant milestones within weeks of launch.
As developers and publishers continue to capitalize on robust new hardware cycles, both Capcom and Nintendo are positioned to shape the industry’s direction in the months ahead.
Among these, Capcom solidified its dominance with the launch of Resident Evil Requiem, which rapidly ascended to become the best-selling video game of the year across all major US markets. According to recent sales data provided by Circana’s executive director Mat Piscatella, Resident Evil Requiem not only led the “Top 20 Best-selling Premium Games” in the US for February 2026 but also debuted as this year's highest-grossing title.
In a newly released report, Piscatella clarified that Requiem topped monthly charts for PlayStation, Xbox, and the aggregated PC storefronts, making it the best-performing title across the industry's primary platforms.
Capcom’s blockbuster was joined in the sales charts by its Generation Pack—which also includes Requiem—as well as a series of high-profile Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives. In a statement reflecting the game’s commercial success, Piscatella said, "Resident Evil: Requiem debuted as the best-selling video game of the year.
It also ranked 1st in February across the PlayStation, Xbox, and the combined PC charts." Capcom has since confirmed that Resident Evil Requiem has already exceeded six million units sold since its initial release on February 27, 2026, further cementing its place among Capcom’s most successful launches. Other notable performances included the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Mario Tennis Fever, which claimed the top spot among Nintendo platforms and ranked 11th overall for the month.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Pokémon Legends: Z-A followed closely on the Nintendo charts, showcasing both new entries and returning favorites among the strongest contenders.
However, it is important to note that Nintendo’s first-party digital sales are not accounted for in these rankings, which could impact the final standings for these titles. Beyond game sales, hardware competition was intense.
According to Circana’s reported figures, the Nintendo Switch 2 was a key driver of growth, boosting US year-on-year spending by 22% despite a downturn on legacy consoles like the original Switch.
The PlayStation 5 maintained its market leadership in both unit and dollar sales for the month of February, with the Switch 2 closely following behind, maintaining its momentum from January. Piscatella provided additional insight by noting, "With nine months in market, the life-to-date installed base of Nintendo Switch 2 is trending 45% ahead of the original Nintendo Switch at the same point after launch (November 2017 marked the ninth month for the original Switch)." The strong adoption rate for Nintendo’s latest hardware suggests a bright outlook for future software and hardware sales through the remainder of 2026. In summary, Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem stands as the breakout hit of 2026 so far, driving record sales and surpassing significant milestones within weeks of launch.
As developers and publishers continue to capitalize on robust new hardware cycles, both Capcom and Nintendo are positioned to shape the industry’s direction in the months ahead.
