The Resident Evil 2 remake has “revolutionized” sales records for the series:
Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 remake, released in January of this year, has sold over 3 million copies and has been described as “revolutionizing” sales records for the franchise. It is the sixth Resident Evil title to top 3 million in sales and the fastest-selling title in the series since 1998’s Resident Evil 2.
The critically acclaimed remake launched in the fourth quarter of 2019 and quickly integrated itself into the gaming culture. Capcom went against fan expectations and decided to maintain the spirit of the original game while completely revamping the graphics and sound. This strategy appears to have paid off for the company as it has massively outperformed the previous Resident Evil 7 title’s launch.
Reception for the title has been overwhelmingly positive, earning a 90/100 score on Metacritic. Players praised the game for its classic Resident Evil experience while offering improved visuals, sound, controls, and extra features, such as the 4K support that PC gamers have enjoyed since launch.
The company appears to have made the right decision for marketing, as the game has become one of the hottest titles of the year. The original was the first game in the franchise to top two million copies back in the 1990s. While it may have revolutionized the landscape of survival horror back then, the remake has certainly changed the stakes for future sales records. Resident Evil’s success has cemented the fan base’s faith in the series and Capcom has just announced that the remake of the fan favorite Resident Evil 3 is due out in April of 2020.
The success of the Resident Evil 2 remake has certainly changed the conversation around the franchise, as it marks an impressive achievement in a market known for its volatility. It will be interesting to see if Capcom can replicate the incredible success of the Resident Evil 2 remake with their upcoming games in 2020 and beyond.
