The originalResident Evil 4, released in July 2005, is considered one of the best games ever made by many gamers, evidenced by itssuper-high critical score average. Unsurprisingly, its remake, released in March 2023, is still selling even after all this time.
Today, Capcom announced that the Resident Evil 4 remake sold over nine million units worldwide since its release.
Wait, Does Anyone Actually Want A Resident Evil 5 Remake?
RE2 and RE4 remakes were the treatment the originals deserved. But can we say the same about Resident Evil 5?
Resident Evil 4 Remake Continues To Sell For Capcom
While Capcom didn’t provide a breakdown, this nine-million figure should be for physical and digital sales.
Released on August 12, 2025 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, the Resident Evil 4 remake not only re-imagined the graphics of Capcom’s beloved fourth mainline entry in the franchise but it also introduced new side quests, items, and even changed some of the major compositions of the game.
Since its release, critics have reviewed it quite highly, with the game’sOpen Critic ratingat an impressive “Mighty” standing. Also, 98% of critics recommend the game, with the top critic average hovering at 92.
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While Capcom hasn’t announced a remake for Resident Evil 5, the company did confirm Resident Evil 9is under development, and is the next mainline entry in the franchise. Arecent leakfor RE9 seems to have fizzled out in terms of reveal and release timings, but we’re hopeful Capcom will reveal more details about it officially before 2025 is over.
If you don’t own a capable gaming PC or a console, you an play the game on iOS devices, thoughit’ll require a constant internet connectionthroughout your session.
Resident Evil 1 Remake Allegedly In The Works, Will Have Slower Pacing Similar To RE2 Remake
A leaker has claimed that Capcom is currently developing a remake of Resident Evil, with similar pacing to that of 2019’s Resident Evil 2 Remake.
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