Resident Evil 2 remake tops franchise sales at 19.75 million

Capcom’s 2019 remake of "Resident Evil 2" has become the best-selling title in the history of the survival-horror franchise, ending the 15-year sales reign of "Resident Evil 5." The publisher confirmed the milestone in its latest quarterly financial results, revealing the remake has sold 19.75 million cumulative units, surpassing the 19.01 million units sold by the 2009 title.

The shift underscores the commercial success of Capcom’s remake strategy, which has revitalized classic entries with modern production values to attract both longtime fans and new players. The "Resident Evil 2" remake achieved its leading position in just seven years since its 2019 release, while "Resident Evil 5" had held the top spot since its debut. The overall "Resident Evil" series has also reached a new landmark, with total franchise sales now exceeding 213 million units worldwide, surpassing the sales total of Square Enix’s "Final Fantasy" series.

The financial update also provided sales figures for the series' latest major release, "Resident Evil Requiem." The game has sold more than 8 million copies, cementing its status as the fastest-selling entry in the franchise’s history. The title, which...