Capcom confirms that the Resident Evil 2 Remake has outsold Resident Evil 7

Resident Evil 2 now leads a parade of its brethren in the Capcom hall of fame. Trailing behind are Resident Evil 7 with 12.4 million sales, followed by Resident Evil 5 and 6 with 8.8 million, then Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 3 remake with 8.3 million and 7.6 million respectively, all earning spots in Capcom's top 10 best-selling games.

And the tale of triumph continues. Capcom's most recent offering, the Resident Evil 4 remake, has already climbed rapidly up the charts, having sold 4.9 million units since its launch earlier this year.

A testament to Capcom's strategy of remastering its catalog of old IPs, the Resident Evil 4 remake has sparked a significant rise in fan enthusiasm, potentially setting it up for future success.

Truth to this, Capcom has already begun asking fans about which entries they'd like to see be remade for modern platforms. Although if we follow their current timeline, we're more likely to see the next mainline Resident Evil entry, which will reportedly feature Chris Redfield in a lead role, before the next remake. If we were to speculate, Chris' return as the lead protagonist might also be when Jill Valentine finally makes an appearance in a contemporary entry - Capcom is reportedly keeping her young to use her in future titles.

It's worth remembering that both Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine are the first main playable characters of the Resident Evil franchise but neither has been playable together since the first game in the series.

Ultimately, Capcom's commercial achievements go beyond Resident Evil, with the Monster Hunter series selling 94 million units worldwide and Street Fighter adding another 52 million. Nonetheless, Resident Evil, with 146 million units sold worldwide, remains the company's flagship franchise.

Even amidst this success, Capcom continues to innovate and explore. Fans eagerly anticipate VR support update for the RE4 remake, which promises an immersive horror experience like never before. While speculation surrounds the arrival of VR as Leon, it's already available on the Meta Quest 2 headset for those who can't wait.

Undoubtedly, the Resident Evil 2 remake's success is an affirmation of the enduring appeal of the Resident Evil series and the survival horror genre.

With its next venture, the still-unconfirmed Separate Ways DLC, anticipated to boost sales further, Capcom will continue its reign in the gaming world, proving that in the face of zombies and biohazards, players worldwide are ready to rise to the challenge.