Capcom’s portfolio includes a number of popular and gamer-recognized brands that are still popular and eagerly purchased. The latest financial results confirm the success of Resident Evil.
The latest financial report of the Japanese brings very good news. It turns out that in the first half of the fiscal year, the producer and publisher can boast of very good results – there was an increase in revenues ($497.9 million) by 52.7% compared to the previous year and an increase in net income by 56.7% a year. to a year ($168.1 million).
Capcom has reasons to be happy. From March to September, customers bought 22.6 million games (an increase of 1.3 million y/y), and the ones worth mentioning are MegaMan Battle Network Legacy Collection (1.42 million) and Street Fighter 5 (2.47 million). The fighting game series still holds a strong position in the hearts of fans of the genre, with overall sales exceeding 52 million units.
This is also excellent data for developers developing the Resident Evil series – by September 30, 2023, the brand’s sales had already exceeded 150 million copies , which was an increase of 4 million since June. Resident Evil 4 Remake has already sold 5.45 million copies, which is a clear signal that players still enjoy the terrifying universe.
Capcom – results of other Japanese series:
- Monster Hunter – 95 million (+1 million),
- Street Fighter – 52 million,
- Mega Man – 41 million (+1 million),
- Devil May Cry – 30 million (+1 million).
Source: Twitter/ X: MauroNL3