Originally debuted as a Nintendo GameCube title on January 11, 2005, before expanding across PS2, Wii, PC, and modern consoles 2023 remake rebuilt from the ground up in Capcom's proprietary RE ENGINE with modernized gameplay and Separate Ways / VR Mode DLC Pioneered the over-the-shoulder third-person aiming perspective that reshaped modern action and survival horror design Analytical Benchmark — Remake Acceleration: The 2023 remake sold 3M in 2 days, 4M in 2 weeks, 5M by July 2023, 7M by March 2024, 10M by April 2025, and 17.10M on Capcom Platinum Titles Original 2005 version holds a 96 Metacritic score ('Universal Acclaim') Capcom Platinum Titles reports 17.10M units for Resident Evil 4 (2023), plus 3.80M for Ultimate HD Edition (2014) and 3.70M for the 2016 PS4/Xbox One port
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