These are the best-selling games (and the worst) of the entire Resident Evil saga

Capcom confirms which deliveries dominate sales and which ones fell far behind.

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With over two decades of history and millions of players behind it, the Resident Evil saga remains one of the most profitable in the industry. Thanks to the latest official figures, it’s now possible to clearly identify which games have been genuine commercial phenomena and which ones didn’t quite have the same impact, even within such a well-established franchise.

The ranking reveals several surprises, confirms the weight of modern remakes, and shows that some classic installments have aged better than others… in terms of sales.

The Best-Selling Resident Evil Games

These are the titles that top the historical sales list for the saga:

1. Resident Evil 2 (Remake) – 16.8 million copies sold

2. Resident Evil 7: biohazard – 16.4 million

3. Resident Evil 5 – 16.3 million

4. Resident Evil 6 – 15.6 million

5. Resident Evil 4 (Original Version) – 15.1 million

6. Resident Evil Village – 13.5 million

7. Resident Evil 4 (Remake) – 12.2 million

The most revealing fact is that the remake of Resident Evil 2 is the best-selling game in the entire franchise, confirming that Capcom’s bet on remaking its classics with a modern approach has been an absolute success.

The Worst-Selling Games in the Main Saga

On the opposite end, these are the installments with more discreet figures within the main line:

• Resident Evil 3 (Remake) – 10.9 million

• Resident Evil (Remake) – 6.45 million

• Resident Evil Zero – 6.15 million

Although these figures are still high by market standards, they fall far short of the franchise’s commercial ceiling, especially when compared to more recent remakes or installments like Resident Evil 7.

A Clear Message for the Future of the Saga

Sales leave a clear pattern:

• Well-executed remakes work better than ever.

• Installments with a more experimental approach or classic pace have a lower commercial ceiling.

• The audience responds particularly well to first-person horror and modern reinterpretations of classics.

With Resident Evil 9 on the horizon and more remakes rumored, these figures perfectly explain why Capcom is betting big on revisiting its legacy, but always adapting it to current tastes.

TOP 10 jogos Resident Evil mais vendidos sendo liderado pelo Resident Evil 2(2019) com quase 17 milhões de cópias

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