Capcom Q1 Profits Jump 66% as Resident Evil Keeps Selling

Strong quarterly earnings, millions of game sales, and a growing lineup of fan-favorite franchises show why Capcom is one of gaming's biggest success stories.

Not every gaming company can keep winning year after year, but Capcom seems to have cracked the code. The publisher has kicked off its new fiscal year with another outstanding quarter, posting huge increases in both revenue and profit. Even more impressive, most of that success didn't come from brand-new releases. Instead, it came from games that players simply refuse to stop buying.

Capcom reported that its net sales jumped 54% during the first quarter, while operating profit rose by an impressive 66%. The company has already achieved a large portion of its full-year financial forecast after only three months, putting it in a very comfortable position for the rest of the fiscal year.

Perhaps the biggest surprise is where those sales came from. According to the sources, around 90% of Capcom's game sales during the quarter were generated by older titles already available on the market. New releases made up only around 10% of sales, confirming that the publisher’s historical collection continues to be one of its biggest strengths.

Latest sales figures also demonstrate that Capcom’s largest franchises still draw millions of players.

The company’s latest original IP, Pragmata, is off to a fantastic start with 2.5 million copies sold, a solid debut for a brand-new series. Resident Evil Requiem has reportedly reached an incredible 8 million copies sold, continuing the horror franchise's remarkable run. Older games are still putting up huge numbers as well.

Resident Evil 2 has now become the best-selling game in the series with 19.75 million copies sold worldwide. Meanwhile, Devil May Cry 5 has quietly passed 14 million copies sold. The game may not dominate headlines anymore, but those numbers show its popularity hasn't faded. With sales continuing to climb, fans naturally have one question: could Devil May Cry 6 finally be getting closer?

Capcom's report also sparked plenty of conversation about digital game sales. Headlines quickly pointed out that 93% of the company's software sales are now digital. While that figure is accurate, according to the sources, it doesn't tell the whole story. More than half of Capcom's game sales now come from PC, a platform where digital purchases are the standard.

Once PC is separated from console sales, the numbers look a little different. Digital accounts for roughly 83% of console sales, while physical copies still represent about 17%. Physical games clearly make up a smaller share of the business today. Still, they're far from disappearing, especially considering that some Capcom titles either skipped physical releases or were only available in limited quantities.

The company's steady growth isn't happening by accident.

Over the past several years, Capcom has built a reputation for releasing quality games without letting development costs spiral out of control. Its RE Engine still powers many of its largest projects, allowing teams to produce games swiftly while retaining the high level of quality consumers have grown to expect.

Capcom, too, has not been bashful about returning to favorite franchises. Okami’s long-awaited return is already in the works, while Mega Man is set to make a return with a new game in the near future. Rather than relying on one blockbuster, the publisher has built a healthy mix of innovative concepts and classic games that continue to attract gamers of many generations.

Capcom feels stronger right now than it has in years. Older games nevertheless keep selling, new releases find popularity, and its greatest franchises keep growing. If the pace continues, 2027 might be another big year for the publisher. But with so many fan-favorite series waiting in the wings, one question remains -- which famous franchise will Capcom bring back next?