The launch of Resident Evil: Requiem was a seismic event that sent shockwaves through the gaming industry. As the latest entry in this legendary franchise, it didn't just live up to the hype — it instantly cemented itself as a blockbuster hit.
Within its first week, the game shattered multiple records, securing the highest Metacritic scores in the series' history and setting a new all-time high for peak concurrent players. Most impressively, Requiem reached a massive commercial milestone, surpassing 5 million copies sold just seven days after hitting shelves.
However, the true indicator of success was the phenomenal hype surrounding live streaming. RE: Requiem literally occupied the main page of Twitch, demonstrating incredible viewership statistics and holding the attention of millions of viewers worldwide. In this article, we will analyze in detail how exactly the first seven days after release turned the new Resident Evil into the main topic of discussion among gamers and streamers.
Resident Evil: Requiem Viewership Statistics
During the first week following its release, Resident Evil: Requiem streams generated over 28.2 million hours watched on Twitch. Capcom’s new horror title quickly became the most-watched game on the platform, outperforming major titles such as League of Legends, Grand Theft Auto V, and Counter-Strike.
Even though it’s only March, Resident Evil: Requiem is already shaping up to be one of the most popular game releases of 2026. In terms of hours watched, the game has outperformed recent releases such as Hytale, Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, and Mewgenics, and even generated more viewership than the beta test of Bungie’s highly anticipated shooter, Marathon.
Looking beyond 2026, Resident Evil: Requiem’s 28.2 million hours watched in its first week would have been enough to rank fourth among the biggest game releases of 2025, even surpassing Battlefield 6. That means the title is unlikely to fall out of the top 10 most popular releases of 2026, though some upcoming launches will likely push it down the rankings. The most obvious contender is Grand Theft Auto VI, which is currently scheduled to release in November.
Resident Evil: Requiem top streamers
The most-watched Resident Evil: Requiem streamer during the game’s first week was Japanese creator Kato “加藤純一うん〇ちゃん” Junichi, whose Twitch streams generated more than 663.5K hours watched. Meanwhile, the highest peak concurrent viewership was recorded by Indonesian YouTuber Windah Basudara, who attracted just over 141K viewers during his broadcast.
Most popular Resident Evil: Requiem streamers
The first week of Resident Evil: Requiem proved that the franchise still has the power to dominate not only the gaming charts but also the global streaming scene. With tens of millions of hours watched on Twitch and massive engagement from top creators around the world, the game has already secured its place among the biggest releases of 2026.
Whether the momentum continues will depend on how long streamers and audiences remain captivated by Capcom’s latest horror experience. But one thing is already clear: Resident Evil: Requiem didn’t just launch successfully — it turned its debut week into a major event for the entire livestreaming ecosystem.
