The high demand for Resident Evil Requiem is blocking physical pre-orders at several stores

In Spain, the physical format edition has been unable to be reserved at any chain for over ten days.

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The anticipation surrounding Resident Evil Requiem is higher than expected, to the point where it’s starting to impact sales channels. Several stores have stopped accepting pre-orders for the game in physical format, an unusual situation with weeks still to go before its release.

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In Spain, the most notable example is Amazon Spain, where it’s been over ten days since it’s been impossible to pre-order Resident Evil Requiem in any of its physical editions, regardless of the platform. Currently, only digital versions are available, while the disc format is completely absent.

Resident Evil Requiem physical editions sold out before launch

The situation affects Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PS5, and it’s not a temporary stock issue. The fact that it’s been over ten days without the possibility of pre-ordering suggests that the units initially allocated for Spain have been completely sold out, or that distributors are waiting for new production confirmations.

• In the meantime, Capcom is keeping digital versions of the game available in official stores, allowing players to continue buying it without restrictions in downloadable format. For those who prefer the physical format, the only option for now is to wait for stock to be replenished or seek alternatives in other chains.

Everything indicates that Resident Evil Requiem is experiencing exceptionally high demand in its pre-launch phase, which reinforces the public’s interest in the new installment of the saga. It remains to be seen whether stores will reopen pre-orders before the release or if the game will arrive on shelves with very limited units in its initial launch.