Resident Evil Requiem is off to a huge start.
Director Koshi Nakanishi thanked fans after Capcom’s latest Resident Evil game sold more than 5 million copies worldwide in less than a week, which has it tracking as the fastest-selling entry in the franchise.
Nakanishi used the update video to reveal that a Story Expansion DLC is now in development.
Koshi Nakanishi thanks fans after big launch
The 5 million figure is another major win for Capcom, as Resident Evil Requiem has quickly become one of the company’s top-selling releases.
The strong launch follows what has also been described as the biggest Steam debut in Resident Evil history, beating the early player counts for Resident Evil 4 Remake.
For Capcom, it means Resident Evil Requiem is not only a hit with longtime fans but also one of the biggest game launches of 2026.
Story Expansion DLC is on the way
The bigger surprise is that Nakanishi also unveiled a forthcoming Story Expansion DLC.
Capcom is already working on extra story content that will dig deeper into the game’s world.
Capcom has not announced a release date or story details yet, but the move isn’t surprising. With Resident Evil Requiem opening this strong, more content was always likely going to follow.
Watch the video:
More updates are reportedly planned
Along with the story expansion, Capcom has more post-launch content in the pipeline, including a photo mode, a bonus mini-game, and another surprise update planned for May.
That should give Resident Evil fans even more to look forward to as Capcom keeps the momentum going.
