Resident Evil Series Achieves Record-Breaking Sales as Capcom Confirms Major Milestones
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Published on: April 25, 2025
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Capcom's Resident Evil Franchise Surpasses Major Sales Milestones, Underlining Ongoing Popularity
In a testament to its enduring legacy, Capcom has released updated sales figures for its flagship survival horror series, Resident Evil, underscoring the franchise’s dominant presence in the gaming industry.
The latest official numbers speak to both the sustained commercial success of Resident Evil and Capcom’s ongoing commitment to high-quality content across multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch.
Leading the sales charge is Resident Evil 4, Capcom’s critically acclaimed 2023 remake of the 2005 classic.
According to Capcom, Resident Evil 4 has now sold over 10 million units worldwide, achieving this feat faster than any other entry in the series to date.
This accomplishment solidifies Resident Evil 4 (Remake) as not only a major critical darling but also a commercial powerhouse within Capcom’s prestigious portfolio.
Further bolstering the franchise’s impressive track record, Capcom reported that Resident Evil 2—another fan-favorite remake—and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard have each reached an impressive cumulative sales milestone of more than 15 million units globally.
Meanwhile, Resident Evil: Village has recorded over 11 million units sold, and Resident Evil 3 surpassed the 10 million mark.
Capcom’s transparent reporting reflects both the franchise’s wide-reaching appeal and its ability to adapt to evolving gaming trends and hardware generations.
For Nintendo fans, these figures reaffirm the allure of the Resident Evil series on the platform, even as the majority of these titles have so far only been made available as Cloud Versions on the Nintendo Switch.
While these Cloud Versions offer a taste of the acclaimed horror experiences, native releases for Nintendo hardware—particularly with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon—remain a strongly voiced request within the gaming community.
Capcom’s demonstrated support for Nintendo’s platforms, highlighted by launching titles like Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2, gives cause for optimism regarding potential future Resident Evil releases.
Of particular note is the unique platform history of Resident Evil 4.
Originally debuting as a GameCube exclusive in 2005, the remake has yet to receive a dedicated Nintendo Switch release, a point not lost on longtime fans who continue to advocate for its arrival on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
To commemorate these sales milestones, Capcom has released new celebratory artwork, marking a proud period for the development team and their passionate fanbase.
With over a decade of innovation, resilience, and reinvention, the Resident Evil franchise continues to set benchmarks for survival horror and video game sales worldwide.
As Capcom’s success story unfolds, the anticipation for further Resident Evil content on Nintendo platforms remains palpable.
The gaming community awaits official announcements about future ports and native releases, confident that the franchise’s storied legacy will continue to thrive on both current and emerging hardware.
