Resident Evil Village, the latest game in Capcom’s popular franchise, has become the fastest-selling game in its history after selling over 3 million copies in just four days. The survival horror game is the eighth main installment in the series and follows the story of Ethan Winters as he searches for his kidnapped daughter in a remote European village. It features new gameplay mechanics, including a new inventory system and a merchant named Duke. The game has received positive reviews from fans and critics, cementing the franchise’s popularity and enduring success in the industry.
Capcom’s Resident Evil Village becomes fastest-selling game in franchise history
Introduction
Capcom’s latest game in the Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil Village, has set a new record as the fastest-selling game in the franchise’s history. The game, which was released globally on May 7th, 2021, has already sold over 3 million copies in just four days.
Background
The Resident Evil franchise is a survival horror video game series that started in 1996. It has since become one of the most popular video game franchises in history, with over 100 million copies sold worldwide. The franchise has been adapted into movies, comics, and novels.
Resident Evil Village
Resident Evil Village is the eighth main installment in the franchise. It is set a few years after the events of Resident Evil 7 and follows the story of Ethan Winters as he searches for his daughter, who has been kidnapped by a cult in a remote village in Europe. The game features various new gameplay mechanics, including a new inventory system and a merchant named Duke who sells various items to the player.
Record-breaking sales
Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Village has sold over 3 million copies in just four days. This makes it the fastest-selling game in the franchise’s history. The game has also reached #1 on the Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox stores in various regions.
Reception
Resident Evil Village has received mostly positive reviews from fans and critics alike. It currently holds an 84/100 score on Metacritic, with many praising the game’s atmosphere, story, characters, and gameplay mechanics.
Conclusion
Capcom’s Resident Evil Village has broken the record as the fastest-selling game in the franchise’s history. It has sold over 3 million copies in just four days and has received positive reviews from fans and critics alike. The game’s success further cements the Resident Evil franchise as one of the most popular and enduring in the video game industry.