Resident Evil Requiem crosses $500 million in revenue, discounts drive sales
Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed $500 million in revenue, making it the most successful game in the franchise to date. Analysis indicates that 8.6% of sales were on Xbox, with the remaining copies split between PlayStation 5 and PC. Physical copies accounted for approximately 30 percent of PS5 sales.
Most outlets agree that the new Resident Evil film had a minimal impact on game sales, with Capcom's frequent discounts being the primary driver of recent sales boosts. The film did, however, provide a temporary increase in player counts for older Resident Evil titles.
Coverage across 4 outlets
The Resident Evil Movie Wasn’t The Main Force Behind RE Games’ Recent Sales Boost
Recent sales boosts for Resident Evil games were primarily driven by discounts offered before the release of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, rather than the film's box office performance. While the movie saw a modest bump in game sales, pre-release discounts on titles like Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 on PlayStation 5 had a more significant impact. Analysts suggest that future releases like Resident Evil Veronica could benefit from better transmedia integration.
Resident Evil Requiem Crosses $500 Million Revenue, Becomes Highest-Grossing in the Franchise – Rumor
Resident Evil Requiem has reportedly crossed $500 million in revenue, making it the fastest title in the franchise to reach this milestone and potentially its biggest earner. The PlayStation 5 and PC versions have seen a close player split, with physical copies accounting for about 30 percent of PS5 sales.
Resident Evil Requiem's made over $500m since release, but the new film didn't have as big of an impact as Capcom's price drops
Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed $500 million in sales, making it the most successful game in the series to date. Despite the new film's strong opening weekend, it had a minimal impact on game sales, which were more significantly affected by Capcom's frequent discounts. The film did, however, provide a temporary boost to player counts for older Resident Evil titles.
As Resident Evil Requiem Passes $500m Revenue, Analysis Shows 8.6% Sales Were on Xbox, With Remaining 91% Shared Between PS5 and Steam
An analysis of Resident Evil Requiem's sales indicates that 8.6% of copies were sold on Xbox, with the remaining 91.4% split between PlayStation 5 and PC. The data highlights a significant disparity in platform sales for the title.