Resident Evil Requiem
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Congratulations to Resident Evil, 30 Years Old Today and Better Than Ever
The Resident Evil series celebrates its 30th anniversary, reflecting on its evolution from the original PlayStation 1 release to modern titles like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village. The author shares personal experiences with various entries, highlighting the impact of games like Resident Evil 4 and the series' successful transition to first-person gameplay.
Resident Evil Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Message From Executive Producer Jun Takeuchi
Capcom's executive producer Jun Takeuchi shared a message celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise. He thanked fans for their support, highlighting the success of Resident Evil Requiem, which has reached over six million players worldwide. The message also teased future experiences for the series.
Mario Tennis Fever Takes Out Top Spot In February 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
Mario Tennis topped the February 2026 US sales charts for Nintendo platforms, followed by Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Resident Evil Requiem also performed strongly, leading sales across all platforms and debuting as the year's best-selling game. Capcom reported significant sales for Requiem shortly after its release.
Mario Tennis Fever Takes Out Top Spot In February 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
Mario Tennis Fever topped the February 2026 US sales charts for Nintendo platforms, followed by Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling premium game across all platforms for the month and the year, with Capcom announcing over six million units sold since its late February release.
What I want from Resident Evil 10 after playing Requiem - Reader’s Feature
A reader offers suggestions for the future of the Resident Evil series following the success of Resident Evil Requiem. They propose ideas for new characters, co-op gameplay mechanics, and improvements to boss battles and storytelling, while also emphasizing the need for new ideas over excessive nostalgia.
Resident Evil Requiem is 2026’s Best-Selling Game in US, 40% Higher Launch Unit Sales Than Village
Resident Evil Requiem has become the best-selling game in the United States for February, with launch unit sales over 40% higher than Resident Evil Village. Capcom's latest title has sold over six million units worldwide in less than three weeks. Story DLC for Resident Evil Requiem is also confirmed to be in development.
Resident Evil Requiem Review - Gaming Respawn
Resident Evil Requiem is an action horror game developed by Capcom. This review from Gaming Respawn covers the title.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st March)
Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with Pokopia being a dominant choice on the Nintendo Switch. Other titles mentioned include Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Yakuza Kiwami 3, and new PC releases like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II.
Resident Evil Requiem Tops February 2026 Sales as U.S. Game Spending Reaches $4.6 Billion
Resident Evil Requiem was the top-selling game in the U.S. for February 2026, contributing to a total industry spending of $4.6 billion. Hardware sales saw a 22% increase, and subscription revenue also rose during the same period.
Resident Evil Requiem Tops February 2026 Sales as U.S. Game Spending Reaches $4.6 Billion
Resident Evil Requiem topped U.S. video game sales in February 2026, contributing to a total industry spending of $4.6 billion. Discussions highlight the platform sales distribution, with PlayStation 5 leading, followed by PC and then Xbox Series X, sparking debate about player base sizes and platform preferences.
Mario Tennis Fever Takes Out Top Spot In February 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
Mario Tennis Fever topped the US Nintendo sales charts for February 2026, followed by Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling premium game across all platforms in the US for the month, with Capcom reporting over six million units sold. The Nintendo Switch 2 saw significant year-on-year spending growth, while the PlayStation 5 led the hardware market in unit and dollar sales.
Evening Patches
The latest update for Ready or Not, version 1.4.2, has been released, coinciding with the 'Ink-Stained Spring' update for Realm of Ink. Additionally, a VR mod has been released for Resident Evil Requiem.
Resident Evil Requiem's Grace actor did "a lot of research" into panic disorders, which makes playing the game with a real-life anxiety condition the scariest the series has ever been
Resident Evil Requiem is considered the scariest in the series due to Angela Sant'Albano's portrayal of Grace Ashcroft, who experiences panic attacks and anxiety. Sant'Albano conducted extensive research into panic disorders to authentically capture the character's struggles, which are further emphasized by in-game mechanics like an unsteady aim and proneness to tripping. The game's depiction of anxiety aims to raise awareness for the condition.
PS5 outsells Switch 2 for second month as Resident Evil Requiem tops charts
Sony's PlayStation 5 has outsold the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US for the second consecutive month, with Resident Evil Requiem topping software sales. Despite the Switch 2's strong overall performance compared to its predecessor, reports indicate a slowdown in Western sales, potentially due to a lighter software release schedule.
Resident Evil Requiem fan won’t wait for Capcom, whips up nasty VR mod on behalf of freak-kind: "NO WAY IT’S ALREADY IN 6DOF WHAT THE HELL!?"
A modder known as Gamertag VR has created a virtual reality mod for the recently released Resident Evil Requiem, featuring full 6DOF and seamless integration of hand and motion tracking. While a preview build was shown, the mod is expected to release very soon, allowing players to experience the survival horror game in VR.
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Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, with popular titles like Helldivers 2, Super Mario Wonder, and Baldur's Gate 3 being frequently mentioned. Nostalgic choices such as Banjo-Tooie and mini-NES are also present, alongside anticipation for potential play in Arc Raiders and Resident Evil Requiem.
Resident Evil Requiem beats Village launch by 60%, becomes the best-selling US game of 2026 in just 24 hours
Resident Evil Requiem has become the best-selling game of 2026 in the US after just one day of sales, topping charts on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The Nintendo Switch port also charted well, and a Resident Evil Generation Pack including Village and Requiem reached number four on the best-selling Nintendo games list.
US: PlayStation 5 was best-selling console for February for second month and Resident Evil Requiem best-selling game
The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in the United States for February, marking its second consecutive month in the top spot. Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling game during the same period. The Nintendo Switch was the second best-selling console, though Nintendo does not provide digital sales data.
Feb 2026 USA Sales: PS5 Outsells Nintendo's New Switch 2 for a Second Consecutive Month
In February 2026, the PlayStation 5 outsold the Nintendo Switch for the second consecutive month in the USA, despite a year-over-year decline in PlayStation sales. Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling game of the year so far, with its launch week sales significantly exceeding Resident Evil Village. Overall industry spending saw a slight increase year-over-year, partly due to the Switch's performance.
Resident Evil Requiem Reigns Supreme in February 2026, Circana Says
Circana's February 2026 US sales data shows Resident Evil Requiem as the top-selling game for both the month and year-to-date. NBA 2K26 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 followed in second and third place respectively. The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console, with the Nintendo Switch 2 in second, as the overall hardware market saw a 22% increase.
