'Resident Evil 7' Hits 4 Million Mark on Shipped Copies, Still Falls Short of Projection
Capcom's latest installment of one of its most iconic franchises may have reached a milestone, but it is still falling short of its long-term target.
According to a graphic posted on the game's official website, "Resident Evil 7" has now shipped over 4 million copies globally. The number may seem impressive at first glance, though it failed to breach the 4 million target of shipped copies by the end of Capcom's fiscal year last March 31.
Capcom was only able to ship 3.5 million units, Gamespot reported.
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Moreover, Capcom announced early on that its long-term target was to ship 10 million copies throughout the game's lifetime. With the year closing to an end, Capcom will need to work double-time to reach or exceed the 10 million target.
Back in May, Capcom explained that though the initial sales output of 3.5 million fell short of their fiscal year's target, it was still, in a way, notable. "It is a solid start, considering the short span between launch and fiscal year end. Further, unit sales for both titles continue to grow even now," said Capcom during a post-earnings Q&A.
Moreover, they also noted the re-releasing of earlier titles, namely, "Resident Evil 4, 5, and 6," in the current generation is an example of "successfully leveraging" their assets. In addition, they also noted that the games tend to live much longer compared to the way they did in the past.
"The lifecycle for games is growing longer, driven by ongoing digital sales; as a result, Resident Evil 4, 5 and 6 have each sold more than 7.5 to 10 million units cumulatively (including catalog and re-release sales)," Capcom explained.
As for the projection for "Resident Evil 7," Capcom believes that its positive response from the public will likely help push the game further in meeting its sales targets. They said they will focus on achieving their goals this fiscal year by "by continuing to generate buzz with promotional activities that include events for fans, as well as with downloadable content."
