Resident Evil 7 has now shipped at least 4 million copies, according to a graphic on the horror game`s website spotted by PC Gamer. That is a big number, but it is below Capcom`s expectations.Capcom said back in May that Resident Evil 7 shipped 3.5 million units, representing a `solid start` for the game, but below the company`s forecast of 4 million shipped by March 31. Over its lifetime, Capcom is predicting that Resident Evil 7 will ship 10 million copies. So it still has a good amount of work to do to get there.Back in May, Capcom said Resident Evil 7 failing to meet the initial sales targets is not necessarily such a bad thing because the `lifecycle for games is growing longer.` Not only that, but digital sales are growing, and those are higher-margin compared to boxed retail games, which is a plus for Capcom.Additionally, Resident Evil 7`s favorable reviews will help it continue to sell, Capcom said, while the company is also planning marketing events and more DLC to help increase sales further. `This title was received favorably by both fans and the media; further, its unit sales continue to grow even now,` Capcom said at the time. `We will work to achieve our unit sales goal this fiscal year by continuing to generate buzz with promotional activities that include events for fans, as well as with downloadable content.`Next up for Resident Evil 7 is the free Not A Hero DLC, which adds Chris Redfield and launches on December 12. Also due out that day is the End of Zoe expansion, which features a `mysterious outdoorsman named Joe who lives along the bank of the marshes.` This expansion costs $15. Newcomers to the game can pick up Resident Evil 7: Gold Edition, which launches for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on December 12. This includes End of Zoe and the previous two premium DLC packs, Banned Footage Volume 1 and 2. Alternatively, newcomers to the game can pick up Resident Evil 7: Gold Edition, which launches for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on December 12. This includes ...
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