Capcom's updated Platinum Titles list shows that as of September 30, cumulative sales for Resident Evil 4 Remake have reached 17.1 million copies, surpassing the multi-platform cumulative sales of approximately 16 million copies for the original 2005 Resident Evil 4, with a current difference of about 1.1 million copies.
The original's approximate 16 million copies in sales came from long-term, cross-generation sales. This includes about 1.6 million copies on GameCube, 2.3 million on PlayStation 2, 2 million on Wii, a combined 1.3 million on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, 3.8 million on PC, a combined 3.7 million on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and 1.3 million on Nintendo Switch.
Resident Evil 4 Remake launched on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in March 2023. It has since received additional content such as Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways and continues to be sold in the market.
The remake retains the core story and main characters while significantly adjusting gameplay, combat, level design, and visuals to offer a more modern and intense experience for both fans of the classic version and new players. However, the sales cycles and platform structures of the two versions differ; the statement that the remake has surpassed the original refers only to a numerical comparison of the cumulative sales figures listed here.