Why Resident Evil 2 is Capcom’s Best-Selling Remake

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25 years ago, Capcom released Resident Evil, and the video game industry was never the same. Since the franchise's launch in 1996, Resident Evil has remained a powerhouse in the industry, which is reflected in the success of Resident Evil Village. However, while new Resident Evil games continue to captivate gamers worldwide, it is no secret that its remakes, such as the highly successful Resident Evil 2, have significantly contributed to the franchise's ongoing popularity.

Last week, Capcom announced that the Resident Evil 2 Remake broke yet another milestone for the company as the game reached 10 million units sold. The latest sales record Resident Evil 2 Remake achieved makes it the best-selling Resident Evil remake and one of the best-selling Resident Evil games of all time. However, it is essential to remember that Resident Evil 2 is not Capcom's only remake, nor is it the first. As such, it is worth looking at what makes it so special.

Capcom Set the Gold Standards for Remakes with Resident Evil

In 2001, Capcom released the remake of the first Resident Evil game, which is considered today one of Capcom's finest works. Unfortunately, Resident Evil Remake did not perform as expected, and for a time, many thought that Capcom was done with remakes. Finally, in 2019, after years of waiting, Capcom released the long-awaited remake of Resident Evil 2, which received glowing reviews from fans and critics. However, it is important to remember that, unlike Resident Evil Remake, Resident Evil 2 Remake is not a shot-for-shot recreation of the original.

While the changes disappointed some, many were happy with the fresh experience the remake offered. First, 2019's Resident Evil 2 reworked the plot by expanding the roles of minor