Capcom’s latest entry in its storied survival horror franchise, Resident Evil Requiem, has set a new benchmark in early sales performance.
Since its global launch on February 27, 2026, Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5 million units sold within its inaugural week, according to a report from Eurogamer.
The game is available across multiple platforms, including the new Nintendo Switch 2, marking another major milestone in Capcom’s ongoing support for Nintendo hardware. Building on the success of its predecessors, Resident Evil Requiem debuted both as a standalone title and as part of the Generation Pack bundle, ensuring players across different ecosystems could access the captivating single-player narrative on day one.
While Capcom has not released a detailed sales breakdown by platform, the strong uptake on Switch 2 during its launch window underscores the growing appetite for high-quality, narrative-driven experiences on Nintendo’s latest console generation. "We have seen impressive engagement across all platforms," Capcom representatives shared in a recent statement, highlighting the enthusiastic response from the community.
The launch’s immediate impact is especially notable given the series’ longstanding appeal and Capcom’s reputation for meticulously crafting survival horror titles. To put this achievement in perspective, Resident Evil 2 remake—the franchise’s current best-seller—has sold an impressive 16.8 million units since 2019.
While it remains to be seen whether Requiem will eventually match or exceed this record, it is clear that new releases in the Resident Evil series continue to generate strong, consistent enthusiasm among gamers well after launch, particularly as enticing promotions and DLC arrive later in the product lifecycle. Beyond individual titles, the overarching Resident Evil franchise now stands at an impressive 183 million copies sold worldwide, solidifying its status as Capcom’s most profitable series to date.
However, Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise is gaining ground, with Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter Rise achieving 22 million and 18.2 million sales respectively.
As of 2026, Monster Hunter has reached a total of 125 million units sold. Critical reception for Resident Evil Requiem has been overwhelmingly positive.
Industry reviewers have lauded its perfectly tuned pacing, the interplay between its dual protagonists, and its nostalgic storyline that masterfully balances both action and survival horror elements.
While some noted the absence of a Mercenaries mode at launch, Capcom’s history of robust post-release content has set expectations for potential future updates.
Resident Evil Requiem’s stellar debut on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms not only underlines the enduring strength of Capcom’s IP portfolio but also signals a renewed appetite for expertly crafted, narrative-driven games on modern consoles.
With impressive opening sales and strong critical acclaim, Capcom’s latest release is poised to be a defining title for both the Resident Evil series and the Switch 2 era.
Since its global launch on February 27, 2026, Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5 million units sold within its inaugural week, according to a report from Eurogamer.
The game is available across multiple platforms, including the new Nintendo Switch 2, marking another major milestone in Capcom’s ongoing support for Nintendo hardware. Building on the success of its predecessors, Resident Evil Requiem debuted both as a standalone title and as part of the Generation Pack bundle, ensuring players across different ecosystems could access the captivating single-player narrative on day one.
While Capcom has not released a detailed sales breakdown by platform, the strong uptake on Switch 2 during its launch window underscores the growing appetite for high-quality, narrative-driven experiences on Nintendo’s latest console generation. "We have seen impressive engagement across all platforms," Capcom representatives shared in a recent statement, highlighting the enthusiastic response from the community.
The launch’s immediate impact is especially notable given the series’ longstanding appeal and Capcom’s reputation for meticulously crafting survival horror titles. To put this achievement in perspective, Resident Evil 2 remake—the franchise’s current best-seller—has sold an impressive 16.8 million units since 2019.
While it remains to be seen whether Requiem will eventually match or exceed this record, it is clear that new releases in the Resident Evil series continue to generate strong, consistent enthusiasm among gamers well after launch, particularly as enticing promotions and DLC arrive later in the product lifecycle. Beyond individual titles, the overarching Resident Evil franchise now stands at an impressive 183 million copies sold worldwide, solidifying its status as Capcom’s most profitable series to date.
However, Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise is gaining ground, with Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter Rise achieving 22 million and 18.2 million sales respectively.
As of 2026, Monster Hunter has reached a total of 125 million units sold. Critical reception for Resident Evil Requiem has been overwhelmingly positive.
Industry reviewers have lauded its perfectly tuned pacing, the interplay between its dual protagonists, and its nostalgic storyline that masterfully balances both action and survival horror elements.
While some noted the absence of a Mercenaries mode at launch, Capcom’s history of robust post-release content has set expectations for potential future updates.
Resident Evil Requiem’s stellar debut on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms not only underlines the enduring strength of Capcom’s IP portfolio but also signals a renewed appetite for expertly crafted, narrative-driven games on modern consoles.
With impressive opening sales and strong critical acclaim, Capcom’s latest release is poised to be a defining title for both the Resident Evil series and the Switch 2 era.
