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Capcom has released itslatest financial earnings reportand, in news that will come as no surprise to anybody, the long-time developer/publisher’s fortunes continue to soar. The new report records a fourth consecutive year delivering record-breaking sales figures for the company, thanks to quality new releases and continued steady sales of its back catalogue.
For the fiscal year ending June 28, 2025, overall net sales increased 16.8% on the previous year, raking in just over ¥95 million (or roughly $876 million USD). Meanwhile, operating income skyrocketed 51.6% on the previous year, which translates to around ¥34.5 billion (or roughly $317 million). This figure represents the eighth consecutive year that Capcom’s operating income has grown, with the company forecasting growth to ¥42 million by 2022.
Capcom’s core “Digital Contents” division sees the lion’s share of the sales. 2020 remakeResident Evil 3and 2021 Nintendo Switch releaseMonster Hunter Risewere both smash hits for the publisher, whileMonster Hunter Worldand its expansion,Iceborne)— Capcom’smost successful release of all-time— continues to see sales over three years on from its initial release. Quietly adding to the coffers in the background are dynamic actionerDevil May Cry V, 2019 remakeResident Evil 2, and Capcom’s beleaguered-but-steadfastStreet Fighter V.
Last week saw the launch ofResident Evil Village, one of Capcom’s most anticipated releases in some time. Switch-owningMonster Hunterfans can look forward toMonster Hunter Stories 2this summer, and it remains an open secret thatStreet Fighter VIhas long been in development. While 2020 brought Capcom misfortune in the form of aserious ransomware attack,it seems that the legendary studio has much to celebrate for the past 12 months, with the party set to continue into 2022 and gaming’s newest generation.
