Resident Evil Requiem Achieves Impressive 70% Completion Rate on Steam

High Player Engagement Defies Industry Norms

Recent data reveals that Resident Evil Requiem has achieved a remarkable 70% completion rate on Steam and approximately 67% on PlayStation 5. These statistics are particularly noteworthy given that the title has been available for just over a month. In the current gaming landscape, where player attention spans are increasingly fragmented, finishing a game is statistically rare.

Industry benchmarks suggest that for linear, triple-A experiences, anything above a 50% completion rate is considered a success. For context, Naughty Dog's The Last of Us Part II garnered a 58% completion rate months after launch, while Ghost of Tsushima hovered around 50% half a year post-release. Open-world titles generally fare even lower, often averaging around 40%.

Surpassing Horror Genre Expectations

The success of Resident Evil Requiem is exceptional within the horror genre, where high tension and pacing often lead to player drop-off. By comparison, the recent horror title Silent Hill f recorded a significantly lower completion rate of 42.7% on Steam.

Analysts attribute the game's high finish rate to its focused design. As a linear experience with an average runtime of under 20 hours, the game offers a digestible commitment compared to sprawling RPGs. The "Rookie Agent" achievement, unlocked by beating the game on the easiest difficulty, has been secured by 70% of the Steam player base. Even the achievement for completing the game on the standard "Modern" difficulty boasts a healthy 63.7% unlock rate.

A Benchmark for Future Releases

While official Capcom statistics count total playthroughs rather than unique players, the achievement and trophy data present a clear picture of engagement. The PlayStation figures, standing at 66.9%, align closely with the Steam data, confirming that the majority of players across platforms are seeing the story through to its conclusion.

Resident Evil Requiem is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.