Capcom Posts Ninth Consecutive Year of Record Profit on Strong Digital Sales
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Capcom has achieved a ninth consecutive year of record profit, driven by a 15.2% increase in digital content sales. The company's performance was bolstered by the record-breaking launch of Resident Evil Requiem, which sold over 7 million units. Capcom anticipates further growth for the next fiscal year, which could extend its profit streak to a decade.
Facts First
- Capcom's profit has reached a record high for nine consecutive years.
- Digital content sales rose 15.2% year-on-year to ¥144.2bn ($914m), with unit sales increasing by over 7.1 million.
- Resident Evil Requiem is the fastest-selling entry in the series' history, passing 7 million sales after its February release.
- The company forecasts another year of growth for the fiscal year ending March 2027, targeting net sales of ¥210bn.
- A new story expansion for Resident Evil Requiem is planned to delve deeper into the game's world.
What Happened
Capcom has reported its ninth consecutive year of record profit. The company's digital content sales increased by 15.2 percent year-on-year to ¥144.2 billion ($914 million), driven by 59.07 million unit sales. A major contributor was Resident Evil Requiem, released in February, which became the fastest-selling entry in the franchise's history and surpassed 7 million sales by April. The company also released Pragmata in April.
Why this Matters to You
For gamers, Capcom's sustained financial success may signal continued investment in major franchises like Resident Evil and Dragon's Dogma. The planned story expansion for Resident Evil Requiem could offer more content for players. The company's health suggests it is likely to keep producing and supporting the games you enjoy.
What's Next
Capcom anticipates net sales of ¥210 billion and net income of ¥58 billion for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. If these targets are met, the company will achieve ten consecutive years of record profit. A new story expansion for Resident Evil Requiem is in development. Separately, artwork released for the second anniversary of Dragon's Dogma 2 featured cryptic elements that fans speculate could hint at future content, similar to the Dark Arisen expansion for the original game.