Resident Evil Requiem Dominates UK Charts, But Its Switch 2 Performance Sparks a Heated Debate!
Get ready for some surprising news from the UK's physical game sales charts! Resident Evil Requiem has stormed to the number one spot following its release on February 27th, 2026. It's a strong debut, but the real story unfolds when we look at how it's selling on the new Switch 2 console.
While the Switch 2 only accounted for a modest 4% of the game's total launch sales, industry analyst Christopher Dring has dropped a bombshell: Requiem's Switch 2 sales are remarkably similar to those of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition when it launched on the platform last year. This is a significant comparison, especially considering Cyberpunk 2077's own rocky, yet ultimately successful, journey.
But here's where it gets controversial...
Dring also pointed out that Requiem outsold Mario Tennis Fever in its opening week, a game that was at the top of the charts not too long ago. Even more impressively, its overall physical sales have managed to surpass both the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 4 remake and the chilling Resident Evil Village on the Switch 2. This suggests that despite the platform's smaller share of sales, the Resident Evil brand is incredibly strong, and Requiem is resonating with players.
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The Resident Evil Generation Pack, a Switch 2 exclusive bundling Requiem with Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village, also landed a respectable third place in the top 10. This pack, which utilizes Game-Key Cards instead of traditional cartridges, clearly hasn't deterred buyers, indicating that convenience and content are outweighing the format.
Meanwhile, Tales of Berseria Remastered made its debut at number 20, with the Switch platform contributing a healthy 38% of its sales, while the PS5 took the lead with 54%. This highlights the diverse platform preferences for different types of games.
So, what do you think? Is it a testament to the Switch 2's growing install base, or a sign that the Resident Evil franchise is simply too powerful to ignore, even with a smaller platform contribution? Does the success of Requiem on Switch 2 make you reconsider its overall market impact? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below โ we'd love to hear your take on this fascinating sales data!
