As of September 2017 the original release has sold over 7.2 million units , making it Capcom 's best - selling game and the best - selling game of the Resident Evil franchise .
Resident Evil 5 was re-released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in June 2016 .
As of September 2017 the original release has sold over 7.2 million units , making it Capcom 's best - selling game and the best - selling game of the Resident Evil 5   franchise .
Resident Evil 5 was re-released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in June 2016 .