Capcom's survival horror remakes continue to enjoy steady sales, as per newly updated sales figures for the company's titles.
Capcom's acclaimed survival horror trio will get native physical PS5 releases in December and January (depending on where in the world you are).
Capcom's high-profile survival horror remakes have sold an additional 300,000 units in the quarter ending June 30th, 2024.
Premium subscribers also get classics like Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, Cool Boarders and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.
The franchise has sold 154 million units in its lifetime, with four million sales in the quarter ending December 31st, 2023.
Also joining the service's library are Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Train Sim World 4, Return to Grace, and More.
"For us, as people who love past titles, we are very happy that people in this era can play the games, so we would like to continue to do so," says Yoshiaki Hirabayashi.
Lifetime sales for the series hit 150 million, significantly over the 146 million sales reported in the previous quarter.
Support for ray-tracing in both titles was dropped after a recent patch. However, there's still no word on Resident Evil 7: biohazard.
Capcom confirms that the recent removal of ray tracing options from its survival horror titles on Steam was a bug.
After recently stating that it would be removing the survival horror trio's non-ray tracing versions, Capcom has now done the exact opposite.
After that point, the survival horror trio will only be available on PC with enhanced settings, including ray tracing and 3D audio.
Capcom confirms the survival horror trio is now available on Nintendo's hybrid platform, exclusively via the cloud.
Resident Evil 2 Cloud arrives November 11. Resident Evil 3 Cloud releases on November 18, and Resident Evil 7: biohazard Cloud launches on December 16.
Nintendo and Capcom have announced that recent Resident Evil releases will be making their way to the Nintendo Switch as cloud versions.
11 Resident Evil games on PC are available in a new Humble Bundle that supports the Direct Relief charity. The bundle also features a 50% discount on Resident Evil Village.
Meanwhile, 2020's remake of Resident Evil 3 has now sold over 5.4 million units worldwide, having sold 200,000 units over the course of the previous quarter.
Due to an "overwhelming community response," PC players can now roll back to the previous versions without ray tracing and 3D audio.
The three acclaimed survival horror titles can be enjoyed on current-gen consoles with ray tracing, higher frame rates, 3D audio, and more.
It looks like a native current-gen launch for the survival horror trio is imminent. A shadow drop announcement could be planned for the upcoming Capcom Showcase.
Current-gen versions of multiple Resident Evil games were announced earlier this year, and it looks like RE3 might be the first to go.
Capcom recently confirmed that Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 would launch for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S this year, though specific launch dates are unknown.
Capcom confirms that currently, there are no plans to release physical versions of the Resident Evil games for new-gen consoles.
Capcom confirms the upcoming trio of new-gen upgrades will be able to carry over previous-gen saves, while the DLC that comes with Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition will transfer over as well.
Capcom has announced that Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 will be releasing for current generation consoles with visual enhancements sometime later this year.
Capcom says that a "digital promotion strategy that incorporated ongoing pricing measures" and focus on PC sales contributed to the increase.
Meanwhile, Resident Evil 2 is at 8.1 million, and Resident Evil 3 is at 4 million.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne also contributed to the company's revenue.
Another Ubisoft-Capcom crossover.
Monster Hunter World and Iceborne have collectively sold over 24 million units.
Strong sales for Resident Evil 3 and Monster Hunter World: Iceborne contributed to the growth.
Continued sales of Monster Hunter World have also helped the company.
The remake hits another landmark within 6 months of launch.
The survival horror game was the crown jewel for the quarter.
Could the remakes be coming to Switch via streaming?
The remake's relatively lower sales have been in line with Capcom's expectations.
Capcom see a lot of digital in their future.
Capcom's survival horror franchise ironically refuses to die.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Resident Evil 2 also continued to perform well.
They plan for that to be 90% in the coming years.
The horror franchise is king of its world.
The two teams mostly communicated about the shared game engine.
The game is a "finished product."
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered, too, saw great digital sales.
The first and only true king of video game horror.
A small tweak to the Nemesis was connecting tissue to the series future.
The costumes were originally pre-order bonuses
More characters for the multiplayer function.
Give your thoughts on the remake.
Capcom's latest remake notches up impressive figures just five days after launch.
The update smooths out the rocky performance on Microsoft's system.
Capcom reveals a threadbare content roadmap for the multiplayer title.
However, Animal Crossing: New Horizons remained on top with over 423,000 units sold.
Call of Duty is still the top dog, however.
Prepare for a night full of zombies, bioweapons, and stars.
The beta suffered a delay due to technical issues, but is now available.
No time frame for when to expect it to open up again.
The STARS operative will be playable in Resident Evil Resistance with a future update.
The COVID-19 pandemic might lead to a hampered physical launch for the survival horror remake.
Nemesis, Jill, Carlos, and much more get shown off in these new screens.
STAAAAARRRRRRRRSSS on the Switch?
Oddly, the most powerful hardware seems to have the biggest issues.
"Game pacing is important and we worked on striking a balance," says producer Peter Fabiano.
Knife-only runs are back on the menu, boys.
Details on mechanics, story, and more have also been leaked.
Producer Peter Fabiano talks about creating "a more fleshed out and vibrant Raccoon City."
Just a few bug fixes.
Are you ready to rumble with Nemesis?
The supporting character packs quite the punch.
Capcom recaps the story so far ahead of the remake's release.
Resident Evil Resistance beta will be available on March 27th.
It's not too far off, according to noted insider Dusk Golem.
The independent studio is reportedly collaborating with Capcom on another RE after the upcoming RE3.
"You can explore a lot more of Raccoon City this time," promises producer Peter Fabiano.
The multiplayer mode might have revealed something controversial.
We've come a long way.
Update: Or maybe not.
UPDATE: No, he cannot.
More of Jill fighting her way through the end of Raccoon City.
And would you want it any other way?
Check out roughly 8 minutes of footage from the multiplayer mode.
Capcom wanted "a singular, more consistent narrative throughout."
The multiplayer mode makes up for no second scenario.
Kiyohiko Sakata also has connections to the original PS1 titles.
On top of weaker enemies and more resources.
Larger areas, reimagined sequences, and new locations have been teased.
Capcom producer Peter Fabiano talks about Jill's new design, her updated portrayal, and more.
Lots of new details on Capcom's upcoming remake have emerged.
More details on the demo will be shared "in the near future."
Concept are, new images from the campaign, and from Resistance have surfaced online.
A classic and recent addition to the mythos join the fight.
"Nemesis is his own brand of terror," says producer Peter Fabiano.
Producer Peter Fabiano expands more on the multiplayer title not being canon.
The anti-piracy software will be part of the package.
The hotheaded soldier is seemingly going to be a much more integral part of the story than he was in the original game.
Get a look at everything Jill must deal with during the game's events.
Secondary protagonist Carlos Oliveria also gets some screen-time.
Fabiano says to consider his comments.
The iconic monster is out for blood more than ever.
Many things to listen to in the dark.
"It's [still] not an open world game," producer Peter Fabiano adds.
The two remakes' stories will be much more connected than they were when the originals came out.
It's being replaced by Resistance.
Capcom are going for a single, scripted narrative this time around.
Despite being packaged together, the games aren't connected by narrative.
The multiplayer component of the upcoming release is looking quite promising.
Bigger and bolder changes could be coming to this remake.
Resistance and the campaign are separate downloads.
Sasha Zotova takes on the role of the game's protagonist.
There will be no delays.
The two games will have a similar dynamic as the original releases.
Many things will be extended in the upcoming remake.
You will need a pretty standard rig to play the horror title.
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Behold the power of the RE Engine.
A link between the two games come in a mysterious new achievement.
Capcom eventually decided to split the releases to avoid significant delays.
Former Capcom and Platinum man Tatsuya Minami is reportedly in charge of a new Capcom-backed studio.
Members of the remake's development team share new information.
Includes an 11 inch high quality figure of Jill Valentine along with other merch.
Resident Evil Resistance will be included along with the remake.
Oh please, not another major release in March.
An industry insider with a proven track record is saying Capcom will be revealing the next big RE remake soon.
A shocking change, I know.
The much teased remake's cover gets leaked with new looks for the cast.
A picture...a tease...maybe.
The next Raccoon City remake could be sooner than expected.
The conference will bring some big guns.
A familiar tune will make you feel safe.
Watch four Survivors cooperate to outlast the Mastermind.
The game won't just be a multiplayer affair.
"It’s a great survival horror experience, if non-traditional," says Capcom's Matt Walker.
Four Survivors work together to overcome the Mastermind's hazards.
More details will be revealed at Tokyo Game Show later this week.
An Outbreak sequel, perhaps?
Is Capcom just being cheeky, or are they hinting at something here?
According to reports from an insider with a track record, Resident Evil is on track to become "almost annual for the next few years".
Story and setting details on Resident Evil 8 are also part of this purported leak.
Resident Evil 2 producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi says Capcom will consider remaking Resident Evil 3 if fans really want it.
