It's Official: Resident Evil 5 is No Longer the Best-Selling Game in the Franchise
Capcom has a new best-selling game in the Resident Evil series, as a long run at the top comes to an end for Resident Evil 5.
Resident Evil 5 is an action-shooter that launched in 2009 and has since become available across multiple platforms spanning PlayStation, Xbox, and PC hardware generations. The game held the franchise sales crown for over a decade until recently being surpassed by another entry in the series. While the specific title that dethroned it remains unidentified in available coverage, the shift marks a significant milestone in the Resident Evil franchise's commercial history, reflecting both the longevity of this particular installment and the continued growth of the broader series.
Capcom has a new best-selling game in the Resident Evil series, as a long run at the top comes to an end for Resident Evil 5.