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The latest entry in the horror franchise launched on May 7, 2021, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and PC.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

May 11, 2021

1 Min Read

Resident Evil Village has shipped over 3 million units worldwide in less than a week, according to deveoper Capcom.

The latest entry in the horror franchise launched on May 7, 2021, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One, and PC. 

Capcom said the continued success of the Resident Evil franchise has cemented its potion as one of its flagship offerings, and noted that cumulative shipments of the series have now topped 100 million units. 

The news comes a day after Capcom reported record profits for the fourth year in a row due to the "continued success" of its video game business, and specifically the Monster Hunter and Resident Evil franchises.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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