Resident Evil Requiem almost hits Street Fighter 6's total sales in days, a reminder that fighting games are still a drop in the bucket
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Key Points:
- Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem sold 5 million copies in five days, making it the fastest-selling game in the Resident Evil series and nearly matching Street Fighter 6's lifetime sales in just days.
- Despite slower sales compared to Resident Evil, Street Fighter 6 remains the best-selling and most popular fighting game, doubling the sales pace of its predecessor and maintaining strong support from Capcom.
- Fighting games like Street Fighter occupy a niche market distinct from blockbuster franchises like Resident Evil or Monster Hunter, and it's important for publishers to set realistic expectations rather than forcing fighting games to compete on the same scale.
- Capcom’s history shows the risks of trying to broaden appeal too aggressively, as seen with the Devil May Cry reboot
