There's a certain type of online discourse that never quite dies: the confident declaration that consoles are finished, that PC has won, and that anyone still buying a PlayStation is basically playing with a relic.Resident Evil Requiem just handed that argument a fairly embarrassing defeat.
According to Capcom's official data, Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 6 million units sold, with PS5 leading the charge as the top-selling platform. That's a significant result for a game that launched amid genuine speculation from corners of the internet that PC would dominate the numbers.
Where the 'Consoles Are Dead' Theory Came From
The narrative had some surface-level logic to it. Around Requiem's launch, early reports and social media chatter suggested PC players were particularly vocal about the game, with Steam activity drawing attention. PC gaming communities are notoriously loud online, and it's easy to mistake volume of conversation for volume of sales.
Here's the thing: that's been a consistent pattern across major releases for years. The platforms with the most active forum presences don't always reflect where the actual money moves. Console players, particularly PS5 owners, tend to buy, play, and move on rather than post endlessly about it.
What the Numbers Actually Say
Capcom's press release confirms the milestone clearly. Resident Evil Requiem hitting 6 million units is a strong result for the franchise, and the PS5 leading platform sales aligns with what we've seen from previous entries in the series.
The Resident Evil franchise has long been a console-first phenomenon in terms of raw sales, even as PC ports have improved dramatically. Resident Evil Village, RE4 Remake, and now Requiem all follow a similar pattern: loud PC discourse, strong console sales.
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Capcom has also confirmed that DLC for Resident Evil Requiem is currently in development, meaning the sales story for this entry is far from over.What most players miss in these conversations is that the PS5 install base, while smaller than the total number of gaming PCs in the world, represents a concentrated audience of people who actively buy games at full price. That's a commercially powerful demographic, and publishers know it.
Leon's loadout in RE Requiem
The Bigger Picture for Capcom and the Series
For Capcom, these numbers carry real weight. The company has been on an extraordinary run this generation, and Requiem continuing that momentum matters. The 6 million milestone arrived quickly, and with DLC already confirmed to be in development, Capcom clearly sees room to extend the game's commercial life.
The PS5 performance also matters for how Capcom approaches future releases. If console numbers continue to lead, you can expect the franchise to keep prioritizing console-specific features, from DualSense haptic feedback to PS5 Pro optimizations. Requiem already received a native PSSR 2 update for PS5 Pro, which suggests Capcom is paying close attention to Sony's ecosystem.
The 'consoles are dead' crowd will find another game to make their case with. They always do. But Resident Evil Requiem is the latest in a long line of major releases that simply doesn't support the argument. For anyone keeping score, PS5 is very much still in the game. Make sure to check out more:
