Technology · 27 February 2026
Resident Evil Requiem Explodes on Steam with Record-Breaking Launch
Resident Evil Requiem stormed onto Steam, pulling in more than 267,000 concurrent players within minutes of release — the highest peak in the franchise’s history on the platform. The previous record stood at 168,000, making this debut a major leap. The ninth mainline entry from Capcom instantly climbed sales charts, reflecting intense hype and strong early demand. The explosive start signals that survival horror remains a powerful commercial force in 2026.
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