Resident Evil Requiem Shatters Franchise Records as Capcom Secures Dominant Top Spot in February US Charts

Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem tops February charts as the Switch 2 install base outpaces its predecessor by 45% in a $4.6 billion US gaming market.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 24, 2026, 6:36 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from GamesIndustry.biz

Record Breaking Debut for Capcom's Survival Horror Franchise

The ninth installment of the Resident Evil series has established a new commercial benchmark for the storied franchise, claiming the top position across all major gaming platforms in the United States. According to data from Circana, Resident Evil Requiem saw an explosive launch week with sales figures rising 60% higher than those of 2021’s Resident Evil Village. Excluding bundled versions, the title still managed to grow its unit sales by more than 40%, illustrating a massive expansion in the series' dedicated audience. This performance solidified Capcom's position at the apex of the February market, as the title resonated strongly with users on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC storefronts simultaneously.

The Rise of Nintendo Switch 2 and Portable Hardware Sales

While the PlayStation 5 continues to lead the hardware sector in both unit sales and total dollar value, the Nintendo Switch 2 is demonstrating significantly stronger early market penetration than its predecessor. Nine months into its lifecycle, the console’s install base is reportedly 45% higher than that of the original Switch at the same point in its history. This rapid adoption helped offset general hardware declines observed in other console ecosystems, contributing to a 22% year on year growth in total hardware spending. The success of the Switch 2 was further evidenced by the debut of the Resident Evil Generation Pack, which brought several modern entries of the series to the new handheld platform.

A Diverse Month for New Software Entrants and Reimagined Classics

February proved to be a high volume month for new software releases, with five distinct titles breaking into the Circana Top 20. Alongside Capcom’s horror hit, the market saw the arrival of high profile titles such as Mario Tennis Fever, God of War: Sons of Sparta, and My Hero Academia: All's Justice. Square Enix also saw success with Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, which debuted as the 14th best selling game of the year to date. This influx of fresh content supported a 27% increase in non subscription sales, providing a necessary boost to the industry during a period where overall market growth remained largely flat compared to the previous year.