Resident Evil Requiem tops US February charts, launch sales 60% higher than Village | US Monthly Charts
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Key Points:
- Resident Evil Requiem became the best-selling game in the US for February 2026, leading sales across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms, with a 60% higher launch week sales compared to Resident Evil Village.
- The Resident Evil Generation Pack on Switch 2, featuring Resident Evil 7, Village, and Requiem, debuted at number 20, while other new titles like Mario Tennis Fever and Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined also entered the top 20.
- In mobile gaming, Monopoly Go topped the charts, with Pokémon Go re-entering the top ten due to the Road to Kalos event, which boosted its revenue by 61% month-over-month.
- The US video game market generated $4.6 billion in February 2026 with flat year-on-year growth, driven by a 27% increase in non-subscription sales and strong hardware sales, particularly the Switch 2, which saw a 45% larger install base than the original Switch after nine months.
- PlayStation 5 remained the leading console in unit and dollar sales despite declines, with the Switch 2 finishing second and offsetting losses from PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.
