Resident Evil 2 has officially overtaken Resident Evil 5 to become the best-selling single game in the Resident Evil franchise, according to recent quarterly financial reports and analysis from industry insiders. Released in 2019, the remake reached 19.75 million copies sold, surpassing the 2009 original release of Resident Evil 5, which sits at 19.01 million copies.
Resident Evil 2 Remake Claims the Top Spot After 17 Years
According to quarterly Capcom data analyzed by a prominent industry insider on ResetEra, the 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2 pulled ahead after registering 19.75 million units sold. By comparison, Resident Evil 5 stalled at 19.01 million copies during the same tracking period.
“RE:2 currently sits at 19.75 million,” the ResetEra insider wrote, noting that even if Resident Evil 5 matched the quarterly momentum of Resident Evil 6 by moving roughly 710,000 units, it would top out around 19.72 million—still falling short of the new frontrunner.
Franchise Sales Outpace Square Enix’s Final Fantasy
Beyond individual title milestones, the broader Resident Evil catalog recently crossed a historic threshold against a fellow Japanese gaming giant. According to published corporate sales data, the Resident Evil franchise has now accumulated 213 million total copies sold, edging past the Final Fantasy series, which sits at 212 million copies.
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This surge in catalog performance coincides with ongoing commercial strength across newer releases. Capcom announced that Resident Evil Requiem continues to perform exceptionally well, pushing past the eight million copies sold milestone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-selling Resident Evil game now?
The 2019 remake of Resident Evil 2 is now the best-selling single game in the franchise, reaching 19.75 million copies sold and overtaking Resident Evil 5.
How long did it take Resident Evil 2 to break the record?
Resident Evil 2 achieved this milestone in just seven years following its launch, unseating Resident Evil 5 which held the top position for 17 years.
How does the total franchise sales compare to Final Fantasy?
Resident Evil has reached 213 million total sales, narrowly surpassing the Final Fantasy series at 212 million sales.
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