The remake of Capcom’s 2005 survival horror classic sold over three million copies in its first two days, topping charts worldwide.
Itâs no surprise that Resident Evil 4 Remake is a massive hit, selling over three million copies in its first two days of release. The survival horror shooter helped drive Capcom stock to an all-time high and continues to top the weekly sales charts in the UK and Japan. So is it any surprise that critics love it too? Check out the latest trailer below that highlights some of its accolades.
Based on the classic 2005 title, Resident Evil 4 Remake sees Leon S. Kennedy traveling to a village in Spain to rescue the US presidentâs daughter, Ashley. Upon arriving, itâs clear that something is wrong with the locals, who attack relentlessly on sight. Theyâre controlled by the Las Plagas parasites, created by the Los Iluminados cult, and Leon has to stop them for Ashleyâs sake.
While retaining much of the same campaign, Resident Evil 4 Remake offers several gameplay changes and improvements. Quick-time events are out, and youâll use a new parrying mechanic to avoid damage. New Attache Cases, weapons like the Bolt Thrower, side quests and more await. Check out our review for more details.
Resident Evil 4 Remake will receive its first free DLC tomorrow with The Mercenaries.