Key Takeaways
1. Resident Evil Requiem’s pre-order sales and launch saw over 200,000 players on Steam within 30 minutes, surpassing previous Resident Evil records.
2. Leon Kennedy’s popularity boosted RE4’s player count to 168,000, but Requiem generated more excitement and ranked among the top five games on Steam.
3. Resident Evil Village had a peak of over 106,000 players in 2021, while earlier titles like RE7 and remakes of RE2 and RE3 had lower numbers.
4. Launch timing posed challenges for players, with U.S. East Coast fans staying up until midnight and European gamers waking early, while Japan benefited from a more suitable launch time.
5. RE9 received an 88 on Metacritic, with praised graphics, but players reported technical issues like crashes and arrow key re-binding problems that need resolution.
Furious pre-order sales suggested that Capcom’s newest survival horror game would break records. PC players have already surpassed the numbers that the Resident Evil 4 remake set in March 2023. Just 30 minutes after its launch, Resident Evil Requiem peaked at over 200,000 players on Steam.
Leon Kennedy’s Influence
Leon Kennedy’s popularity contributed to RE4 reaching 168,000 players. But even with the classic being updated with better graphics and controls, it didn’t create as much excitement as Requiem. Now, it’s ranking among the top five games on Valve’s platform, competing against esports giants like Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2.
Player Counts Compared
The last mainline Resident Evil game, Village, had over 106,000 players at its peak in 2021. The remakes of RE2 and RE3 followed behind Village, while RE7 only managed to get over 20,000 players in 2017. Capcom has also left its competitor Konami far behind, as Silent Hill f and the remake of Silent Hill 2 struggled to reach 25,000.
Launch Timing Challenges
It’s important to mention that the launch timing of Resident Evil Requiem wasn’t great for some fans. In the U.S., players on the East Coast had to stay up until midnight for their chance to explore Raccoon City again. Many gamers in Europe had to wake up at 6 AM or earlier. On the other hand, the game launched at a more suitable 2 PM for the growing PC audience in Japan.
Review Reception
RE9 didn’t quite measure up to the RE4 remake based on critic reviews, scoring 88 on Metacritic. However, the graphics have received praise for setting a new benchmark in detail and realistic lighting. Some players on Valve are facing technical issues, including crashes, which is ruining the experience for a few. Another frequent early issue reported is the problem with re-binding arrow keys.
Hopefully, Capcom or Nvidia will quickly resolve any problems. Fixing these could potentially increase the player count for Resident Evil Requiem on Steam during its first weekend.
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