Capcom Sees Significant Growth Driven by SF6 and RE4

Capcom has unveiled its financial results for the first nine months of its fiscal year, marking a highly successful period for the company. Key Business Highlights - Net sales reached ¥106 billion ($723 million), representing a 33% year-over-year increase - Operating income stood at ¥47.7 billion ($325 million), up 43% from the previous year - Net income was ¥34.6 billion ($236 million), a 47% year-over-year increase Digital Content Performance - Net sales: ¥81.4 billion ($556 million), a 33% increase - Operating income: ¥1.55 billion ($10.6 million), up 53% Although the holiday quarter was relatively quiet in terms of new releases, Capcom's previously launched titles have contributed to substantial growth throughout the first nine months of its fiscal year. The June release of Street Fighter 6 has sold 2.98 million units by the end of 2023, surpassing the 3 million mark early in 2024. Meanwhile, Resident Evil 4, released in March of the previous year, has achieved lifetime sales of 6.48 million, receiving a boost from the newly introduced PSVR2 mode. The announcement of Monster Hunter Wild has also driven 'solid sales' for earlier entries in the series. Additionally, Monster Hunter Now, available on mobile, has reached 10 million downloads to date. Capcom's Digital Contents division has sold a total of 32.6 million units in the first nine months of its fiscal year, marking a 12% year-over-year increase. While Street Fighter 6 has been successful, the company's older titles have been the primary drivers of growth, with catalog sales increasing by 21% year-over-year to 26.7 million units. The holiday quarter has unfolded largely as expected for Capcom, with the company reaffirming its previously announced forecast for the full year.