Capcom's Resident Evil 4 Remake did a great job recently. With sales going beyond nine million copies sold, this new installment will likely take a huge position among all other horror franchise installments.

Reviving such an incredible iconic horror game did not disappoint and, therefore, is bringing huge fan attention to the line, asking what is next. Resident Evil 4, out back in 2005, had already redone the survival horror genre with entertaining gameplay and a thrilling storyline. That was when March 2023 brought the unveiling of the remake from Capcom—its technical magic as well as commercial success on steroids.

The Release Strategy and Success Factors

'Resident Evil 4 Remake' Now Sold More Than 9 Million

The early 2025 greeted the game with an impressive milestone, crossing nine million copies sold worldwide. This is even more satisfying considering that RE4 Remake only reached eight million copies sold months ago, GameRant reports.

For those who are familiar with its story, you will play as Leon Kennedy who comes to the aid of Ashley Graham. The rural Spain is ruled by the sinister cult thriving in creepy rituals and monstrosity. Your task is to discover the political and supernatural questions within the storyline.

Of course, the remake is faithful to the original game, but since it's a remake, a few gameplay improvements have been made to hook nostalgic fans into playing it in a newer setup.

Several things have made Resident Evil 4 successful. Bringing the game into existence as Gold Edition in February 2023 with extra content and new features, such as numerous gameplay changes and added replay value, added further benefits to the game.

This strategy was also amplified by its release on mobile systems, especially iOS, towards the end of the year 2023, which widened its access and benefits to a wide range of customers, which contributed to higher sales.

The shift to a game that was more action-oriented also led to the success of the game. Though traditionally the series is about survival horror, this 2005 edition and its remake in 2023 were tailored toward a much more action-based affair.

In general, it was well received by hard-core fans of the series as well as players who want a more fast-paced, quick combat action.

Resident Evil 4 – Capcom's Fastest-Selling Title

Resident Evil 4 has now reached an official fast-seller spot for the most-sold Resident Evil game title.

Alex Aniel, writer of the informal Resident Evil book, "Itchy, Tasty," confirmed this and said it surpassed all others in the market. For better understanding, this 2021 released game title Resident Evil Village, had its sales at about 500,000 copies until the eighth quarter; this compared with the enormous sales of the new Resident Evil 4 game title.

The swift acceptance of Resident Evil 4 by gamers shows that it has a wider appeal to people. Whether it is the suspenseful atmosphere, intricate puzzles, or the adrenaline rush of action combat, Resident Evil 4 has captured the hearts of millions.

Will We See New Resident Evil Game?

Now that Resident Evil 4 is breaking sales records with seemingly endless enthusiasm, what is to come from Capcom?

Many fans will most likely want to see a remake of Resident Evil 5 from 2009 to give the title a new spin.

Considering the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 remakes took place less than a year apart, there is a good chance that Capcom could actually pull a similar move with a possible remake of Resident Evil 5.

In addition, there have been speculations for quite some time now that titles like Resident Evil 0 and Resident Evil CODE: Veronica are on the remake list at Capcom. The two games hold a significant position in the general Resident Evil universe and could appeal to new audiences while pleasing core fans.

Apart from remakes, the prospect of Resident Evil 9 is very enticing. With the storyline in Resident Evil Village setting the stage for further adventures, the announcement of Resident Evil 9 would definitely excite the fanbase as it continues the journey of Ethan Winters and his fight against the sinister forces that threaten the world.