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Resident Evil Requiem is selling just as many physical copies as digital globally, with near-50% splits according to analysts – except for in the US, that is
Resident Evil Requiem is reportedly selling in almost equal proportions through physical and digital formats worldwide, according to analysts cited by GamesRadar+. The split matters because it suggests boxed game sales remain significant for a major new release despite the continued growth of digital purchasing.
The global balance is described as close to 50% physical and 50% digital. The United States is the main exception, where sales are said to favour digital copies more strongly; the article does not provide exact sales totals or platform-by-platform figures.
In short
- Global sales are reportedly almost evenly split between physical and digital.
- Physical copies remain significant for Resident Evil Requiem.
- US buyers reportedly favour digital editions more strongly.
Explained simply
Resident Evil Requiem is a video game in Capcom’s Resident Evil series, a long-running franchise known for survival horror. Players can buy games as boxed copies for a console or as digital downloads through online stores.
Physical and digital sales are counted differently, and the balance can vary between countries. Comparing them helps show how people choose to buy games and whether boxed editions remain important alongside downloads.
The United States is a large games market, so differences there can affect the overall picture. The reported figures are estimates from analysts, rather than exact sales totals.