Resident Evil Requiem has shattered the Steam player count record, soaring past 314,000 concurrent players in just a few hours since its release. This achievement is even more remarkable considering the previous record holder, Resident Evil 4 Remake, had a peak of 168,000 players. But here's where it gets controversial... While the game's quality is undeniable (with an 88 Metacritic score), some may argue that the surge in players could be attributed to the lack of competition in the market this year. However, the game's positive ranking on Steam (86%) and its ability to captivate players after 30 years of the series' existence, is a significant achievement. Resident Evil Requiem is set to dominate the market for a few weeks, but it will soon be dethroned by Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert, an open-world fantasy game with hundreds of hours of content. Will Resident Evil Requiem make it to the GOTY list? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: this game has sparked a lot of interest and discussion, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for this thrilling series.
