Resident Evil Requiem is experiencing a remarkably successful launch on Steam, setting a modern record for concurrent players and surpassing all previous entries in the series.
Data from SteamDB indicates that, on its second day available on Steam, Capcom’s latest title peaked at 320,065 concurrent users, exceeding the already impressive player count recorded on launch day. This surge in popularity demonstrates the enduring appeal of the Resident Evil franchise and the excitement surrounding this new installment.
With the weekend still unfolding, player numbers are likely to climb further, but the game has already cemented its place in Resident Evil history with this record-breaking achievement.
Breaking Previous Records
According to available data, the only other Resident Evil title to approach the current peak concurrent player count is Resident Evil 4 Remake, which reached just over 168,000 users – roughly half the number achieved by Requiem.
While concurrent players represent a partial metric for a game’s success, the fact that Resident Evil Requiem is primarily a single-player experience underscores the significant demand to play the latest installment. This level of engagement highlights the franchise’s continued ability to draw players into its immersive horror worlds.
On February 27th, Capcom released a launch trailer coinciding with the game’s official release. For players looking to get started in the new adventure featuring Grace and Leon, 10 tips for the first few hours of Resident Evil Requiem are available. The game was also made available for pre-order on the Epic Games Store on November 26, 2025, with bonus content including a Grace Ashcroft Fortnite skin, according to Capcom’s announcement.
