Resident Evil 2 remake shipments and digital sales top 10 million

Total worldwide shipments and digital sales for the Resident Evil 2 remake have surpassed 10 million units, Capcom announced.

The Resident Evil 2 remake first launched for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on January 25, 2019, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on June 13, 2022.

The game’s sales were last reported to be at 9.6 million units as of March 31, 2022.

Here is an overview of the game and series, via Capcom:

Released in January 2019, Resident Evil 2 is a reimagining of the original, long-time favorite. The title garnered critical acclaim from international media, lauded for providing a fresh horror experience, deeply immersive world and dramatic story all made possible by the latest in cutting-edge technology. Following its launch, Capcom released a steady stream of high-quality titles from the series, including Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil Village, and executed a flexible pricing strategy that leveraged digital sales. Moreover, the company promoted the overall brand with regular content releases—such as the live-action Resident Evil series that began streaming today, July 14, on Netflix—propelling cumulative sales of Resident Evil 2 to surpass 10 million units worldwide.

Capcom remains firmly committed to satisfying the expectations of all stakeholders by leveraging its industry-leading game development capabilities.