Capcom has announced that Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition has shipped over one million units worldwide.

Since the release of the first Resident Evil game in 1996, the series has shipped over 33 million units and is valued as one of Capcom’s strongest and most original intellectual properties. RE4 Wii Edition retains the intensity of the original Resident Evil 4 while bringing players a new play experience through the use of the Wii Remote. In this way, by retaining the interest of the core fanbase and expanding outward toward new casual players through the Wii platform, Capcom says it has successfully captured the attention of a new set of users.

It is Capcom’s ongoing plan to aggressively pursue the continued creation of unique and inspired creations for the Wii, including such titles as Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, which is set to go on sale on November 13th, followed by We Love Golf! in 2008.

Capcom also says is committed to researching and developing new processes and techniques specific to each of the unique platforms to create a revolutionary gaming experience.