What Resident Evil Requiem's Disc Sales Mean for PlayStation…
The strong physical sales of a major 2026 release suggest that discs still matter to a significant portion of players, which could pressure Sony's all-digital strategy.
The strong physical sales of a major 2026 release suggest that discs still matter to a significant portion of players, which could pressure Sony's all-digital strategy.
Key points - Resident Evil Requiem sold 1.3 million physical copies on PS5, generating about 15% of total revenue. - Physical PS5 copies made 1.8 times the revenue of all Xbox sales combined. - Xbox revenue includes physical, digital, and Xbox PC sales. - Sony plans to stop manufacturing new PlayStation discs starting in 2028. - Resident Evil Requiem has sold 8 million copies and is the fastest-selling game in the series.
Timeline - 2026: Resident Evil Requiem releases and becomes the fastest-selling game in the series. - 2028: Sony plans to stop manufacturing new PlayStation discs.
FAQ
Q: How many physical copies did Resident Evil Requiem sell on PS5? A: According to Alinea Analytics' Rhys Elliott, it sold 1.3 million physical copies on PS5.
Q: How does that compare to Xbox sales? A: Physical PS5 copies alone generated 1.8 times the revenue of all Xbox copies combined, including physical, digital, and Xbox PC.
Q: When will Sony stop making PlayStation discs? A: Sony plans to stop manufacturing new PlayStation discs starting in 2028.
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