Sold-out copies and skyrocketing resale: this is how the physical launch of Resident Evil has been

Users report lack of physical units in several chains.

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The release of Resident Evil Requiem has not gone unnoticed, but not exactly because of its content. On forums and social media, messages from players who claim to have not found physical copies in stores on the day of release are multiplying, especially on Xbox.

According to several testimonials published on Reddit, chains like Walmart, Best Buy, Target, or GameStop would have received very limited units, in some cases only to cover pre-orders. In certain regions, there were no physical copies available for Xbox, while on PS5 or Switch, the stock, although reduced, did arrive in stores.

Resident Evil Requiem sells out of physical copies on Xbox on launch day

Some users point out that demand has been higher than expected, calling it “the biggest launch in the saga“. Others believe that retailers have reduced the number of physical Xbox copies due to the growth of the digital market. In fact, several employees would have warned customers that they only received enough stock to cover pre-orders.

There have also been cases of resale on eBay with prices well above the official price, something common when a physical release sells out. In parallel, the game is available digitally without issues, which reopens the debate between those who prefer to keep their discs and those who opt for the convenience of a digital license.

For now, neither Capcom nor the major chains have issued an official statement on distribution. Everything suggests that the physical format on Xbox may have had a more limited print run than usual. We’ll see if the stock is replenished in the coming days or if this release marks a more evident change in traditional distribution. For example, in stores like Amazon in Spain, the game is out of stock again.