How many copies has Resident Evil sold?

2.75 million copies (as of June 2026; Source: Capcom Co., Ltd.).

How many hours does it take to beat Resident Evil's main story?

7 hours (as of October 2026; Source: HowLongToBeat).

91/100 (as of October 2026; Source: Metacritic).

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Released: March 22, 1996 · Platforms: PlayStation, PC, Sega Saturn

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Metric	Number	Date	Source
Copies soldLifetime sales of the original PlayStation version (1996), excluding Director's Cut and remakes	2.75 million copies	June 2026	Capcom Co., Ltd.
Length (main story)HowLongToBeat, Main Story	7 hours	October 2026	HowLongToBeat
Metacritic scoreMetascore, PlayStation version	91/100	October 2026	Metacritic

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