- Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5 million units sold worldwide less than a week after its February 27, 2026 release
- The game launched during the franchise’s 30th anniversary and features real‑time perspective switching and multiple difficulty options
- Capcom (OTC Pink:CCOEF) reports strong pre‑release reception, including four awards at Gamescom 2025, as the Resident Evil series’ lifetime sales exceed 183 million units
- Capcom stock (OTC Pink:CCOEF) last traded at US$23.06
Capcom (OTC Pink:CCOEF) shares closed out this trading week nearly 7 per cent higher on the OTC Markets, though it is a different story back home in Japan, where the gaming company has lost around 5.5 per cent in that time.
This comes in the week that followed the release of Resident Evil Requiem, which has surpassed five million units sold worldwide, less than a week after its February 27, 2026 release. The game is the latest entry in the long‑running Resident Evil franchise, which marks its 30th anniversary this month.
Strong early sales for anniversary release
Via a news release, the company attributed the game’s early commercial performance to continued interest in the series and to design decisions aimed at broadening its appeal. Requiem incorporates both first‑person and third‑person viewpoints, which players can switch between at any time, and includes multiple difficulty settings intended to accommodate a wide range of experience levels.
The title was developed on Capcom’s RE ENGINE, the in‑house technology used in recent installments across several of the company’s major franchises. The engine enabled more detailed character rendering and lighting effects, according to Capcom.
Positive pre‑release reception
Before launch, Resident Evil Requiem drew attention at several industry events. At Gamescom 2025, the annual European games expo, the title received four awards, including “Most Epic,” which recognizes standout visual and gameplay presentation at the show.
Franchise continues long‑term momentum
The Resident Evil series, introduced in 1996, remains one of Capcom’s highest‑selling properties. Cumulative sales for the franchise now exceed 183 million units, supported by a global fanbase built through three decades of sequels, remakes, and spin‑offs.
Capcom stated that it plans to continue developing titles that leverage its internal technology and development teams to meet expectations from both long‑time players and newcomers.
“Feel like a million bucks”
Capcom stock (OTC Pink:CCOEF) last traded at US$23.06 and has risen more than 5 per cent since the year began, though it is down 12 per cent from where it was this time, last year.
Capcom Co., Ltd. plans, develops, manufactures, sells, and distributes home video games, online games, mobile games, and arcade games in Japan and internationally.
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