Resident Evil Requiem Shatters Series Records with Massive Steam Launch

Resident Evil Requiem has made a spectacular debut on Steam, achieving the most successful launch in the franchise's history on Valve's PC platform. Currently, 230,210 players are immersed in Capcom's latest survival horror installment on Steam, with the game reaching an impressive peak of 267,509 concurrent users shortly after release. This milestone surpasses previous records set by Resident Evil 4 Remake, which peaked at 168,191 players in March 2023, and Resident Evil 7, which attracted 106,631 concurrent players back in 2021. These numbers indicate a strong overall sales performance for the game.

It's important to note that these figures represent only a portion of the total player base exploring Raccoon City and its surroundings. Resident Evil Requiem is also accessible on PC through the Epic Games Store and has launched on multiple consoles, including the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, where countless additional players are enjoying the experience.

IGN offers extensive resources to help you dive into Resident Evil Requiem seamlessly. In addition to checking global release times, we provide a guide on the game's length and have reported on a day 1 patch for the Switch 2 version. Once you begin your journey, we also highlight the game's most challenging puzzle that you can tackle early on.

In our review, IGN praised Resident Evil Requiem, awarding it a 9/10 and stating, 'Like the result of an experiment conducted in an underground Umbrella Corporation lab, Resident Evil Requiem successfully splices two separate strains of survival horror together into one highly infectious new mutation.'

Our Resident Evil: Requiem guide is designed to assist you throughout RE9. Be sure to review key tips and tricks before starting, and prioritize finding essential items early. Additionally, our comprehensive walkthrough ensures you won't miss any Bobbleheads or files as you navigate from the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center all the way to Raccoon City.