Capcom's Resident Evil 2 remake has now sold more than the PlayStation original Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Capcom's Resident Evil 2 remake has now sold more than the PlayStation original Sales surpass 5m. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 12 Dec 2019 48 comments According to new figures released by Capcom, this year's superb Resident Evil 2 remake has now sold more copies than the PlayStation original's lifetime sales. Squirrelled away in Capcom Japan's release date announcement for the freshly unveiled Resident Evil 3 remake is word that, as of 4th December 2019, the acclaimed Resident Evil 2 redo has sold "more than 5 million units" on PC, Xbox One, and PS4 since launching in January. By contrast, the original Resident Evil 2, which initially released in January 1998 on the first PlayStation, has sold 4.96 million units according to Capcom's official figures, placing it at number seven in the publisher's list of best-selling titles. Even so, despite the Resident Evil 2 remake's undoubted success, it still sits someway behind other entries in Capcom's enduring survival horror series. Watch on YouTube The publisher's most recent figures (correct as of September 2019), reveal that 2017's excellent Resident Evil 7 has sold 6.8 million units, while Resident Evil 6 scored even higher with sales of 7.4m units on original release, not including newer versions. 2009's Resident Evil 5, meanwhile, sold 7.5+ million units, making it the best-selling entry in the series so far - and Capcom's second best-selling title ever. The number one spot, if you're curious, goes to Monster Hunter: World, which has so far managed to sell 14.1m units. In contrast to the 4.96 million sales success of the original Resident Evil 2, its follow-up, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, only managed a comparatively modest 3.5m units on PlayStation since its release in 1999. As such, it'll be interesting to see how the Resident Evil 3 remake fares in comparison when it comes to PS4, Xbox One, and PC on 3rd April next year. While the original might not be the most beloved entry in the series, anything could happen now Capcom has revealed its multiplayer mode will feature a character called Martin Sandwich. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store