Resident Evil 2 Remake Sales Soar 64% on PS5 After Zach Cregger Movie and Discounts

Resident Evil 2 remake sales have seen a significant surge. With the game nearly doubling on PS5 after the release of Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie and discounts from Capcom.

According to Alinea Analytics, the game's daily players have increased by 48% across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with the price being reduced to $7.99 from $39.99. The new Resident Evil Requiem has also seen a 20% daily player increase. However, its sales are outpacing every other game in the franchise.

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According to Rhys Elliott, head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics.

The surge in sales is attributed to the success of Cregger's movie. This has been praised for its unique take on the Resident Evil franchise. The film's release has also led to a significant increase in interest in the series, with fans eager to play the remakes.

According to Elliott, the movie's biohazardous blockbuster effect is spreading to the Resident Evil 2, 3, and 4 remakes, with the game's sales increasing by 64% on PS5.

The increase in sales is not limited to the PS5, with the game's daily players also increasing on Xbox and PC. The price reduction has also made the game more accessible to new players, with the reduced price of $7.99 from $39.99.

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According to Elliott, the game's sales are outpacing every other game in the franchise, with the new Resident Evil Requiem expected to leapfrog the Resident Evil 4 remake's $600M+ in revenue.

According to Alinea Analytics, the Resident Evil 2 remake's sales have increased by 64% on PS5, with the game's daily players increasing by 48% across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.