Capcom Sees Significant Gains in H1 2025, Driven by Monster Hunter and Resident Evil Anticipation

Capcom has unveiled its financial performance for the first half of 2025, revealing a strong period marked by increases in net sales, operating profit, and net income. The company attributes its success to the robust sales of its catalog titles, including Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4, which have been bolstered by the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, slated for release in February 2026. Additionally, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Street Fighter 6 and its associated esports initiatives have continued to contribute to earnings. For the six months ending September 30, 2025, key financial metrics include: net sales of ¥81.2 billion ($531.4 million), representing a 43.9% year-over-year increase; operating profit of ¥81.1 billion ($530.7 million), up 89.8% year-over-year; and net income of ¥27.5 billion ($179.9 million), which marks an 80.1% year-over-year increase. The release of new titles such as Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Onimusha 2, and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess has revitalized support from series fans, with Street Fighter 6 achieving cumulative global sales of over five million units. The buzz around Resident Evil Requiem has also positively impacted sales of other Resident Evil games, including Devil May Cry 5, which has seen strong sales following strategic pricing adjustments and the release of a TV adaptation. Furthermore, Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Wilds have driven unit sales of catalog titles to 22.85 million units, surpassing the 18.95 million units recorded in the same period last year. As a result, Capcom's net sales in its gaming segment have increased by 25.3% year-over-year, with a 52% boost to operating profit. The company has also leveraged its popular title Street Fighter 6 in various eSports activities, including the Capcom Pro Tour 2025. Despite these developments, Capcom's projections for the current fiscal year, ending March 31, 2026, remain on track.