Impact on Game Sales
Data shows that Zach Cregger’s film adaptation of Capcom’s flagship horror franchise was so successful, it boosted sales for copies of both Resident Evil 2 Remake and RE4’s 2023 remake on the PlayStation 5.
Cregger’s Resident Evil has enjoyed resounding success on all fronts; not only is it the single most-profitable Resident Evil movie ever made, it’s also helping sales for the games it’s based on.
Stats aggregated by industry analysts show that the Resident Evil 2 Remake and Resident Evil 4 enjoyed a massive boost in the week after Cregger’s movie hit theaters. RE2 Remake and RE4 enjoyed a 64% and 54% increase in PS5 sales, respectively. With Steam copies added to the mix, the games got bumped up by an additional 11% and 14%, respectively.
On PlayStation, this means the two games’ revenue increased by a significant margin, though it is also worth noting that publishers slashed prices for the games about 10 days before the movie arrived in theaters.
Active Player Surges
While deep discounts made up for most of these impressive numbers beforehand, performances in the film moved the needle quite a bit in the week afterwards, which also translated to increased player numbers.
Daily active users across several major Resident Evil titles increased after September 18, with RE2 Remake having the largest surge at 48%, jumping from roughly 78,000 to 116,000 daily players. This aligns with the film taking place parallel to the events of this particular title.
Resident Evil 4 players increased by 24%, Resident Evil 3 Remake jumped up 25%, and Resident Evil Requiem saw a 20% increase in active players. Requiem also recently passed $500 million in total lifetime revenue, with 91% of sales happening across PlayStation and Steam.
Upcoming Releases
With a Code Veronica remake on the horizon, franchise fans continue to receive new content alongside other recent series releases and projects.
The film adaptation continues to draw attention for its unique take on the source material, with strong box office returns demonstrating audience engagement.
