Resident Evil Requiem Tops 320,000 Steam Players on Day 1

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Resident Evil Requiem launches to 320,000+ Steam players, setting a record and earning praise for handheld and cross-platform performance.

Quick Report

Resident Evil Requiem has debuted as Capcom's latest entry in the iconic horror franchise, immediately topping the Steam charts with a peak of 320,056 concurrent players on launch day. The player count has remained above 230,000, fluctuating between 260,000 and 290,000, making it the most successful Resident Evil launch on Steam to date—nearly doubling Resident Evil 4's record and outpacing Village by 114,000 players.

The game is available on all major platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and Epic Games Store. Notably, Requiem runs well on handhelds like the Steam Deck, with reports of 60 FPS on low settings and no major visual compromises. Its broad compatibility and strong performance have earned it praise as one of the best AAA handheld experiences.

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