Capcom's first-half financial results receive a boost from the Onimusha, Resident Evil, Pragmata, and Monster Hunter franchises

Onimusha: Way of the Sword
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Capcom has disclosed its financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2026. The company experienced considerable growth, achieving a 67.5% increase in ordinary profit, reaching ¥61.2 billion ($387.2 million).

The substantial growth was largely attributed to Capcom's Digital Contents division, which includes its gaming segment. This sector reported net sales of ¥85.1 billion ($538.4 million), marking a 70.8% increase compared to the previous year. Operating profit climbed by 66.7% to reach ¥52.3 billion ($330.9 million).

Across all products, Capcom reported a total of 36.86 million units sold, a significant rise from the 23.85 million units sold in the corresponding period last year.

Financial Summary

Financial data for the period ending September 30, 2026, include:

Net sales: ¥120.8 billion ($764.2 million), a 49% increase from the prior year
Operating profit: ¥60.7 billion ($384 million), up 54.5% year-on-year
Ordinary profit: ¥61.2 billion ($387.2 million), reflecting a 67.5% increase
Net income: ¥43 billion ($272 million), an increase of 56.6%

Key Developments

The sales figures were propelled by prominent series such as Resident Evil, Pragmata, Monster Hunter, and Onimusha. "Resident Evil Requiem" launched in February and has sold over eight million copies. Its success, alongside continuing high demand for Resident Evil 4 and 2, bolstered revenues.

Capcom's latest IP, Pragmata, has achieved sales surpassing 2.7 million units since debuting in April. Meanwhile, "Onimusha: Way of the Sword," which launched on September 4, has already sold over 1.7 million units, contributing to cumulative series sales of 11 million.

Following Capcom's announcement of a new Monster Hunter expansion, both existing and upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds will be accessible on the Nintendo Switch 2. This news led to a surge in sales of previous Monster Hunter games.

"Devil May Cry 5," released in 2019, has reached 14 million units sold, a feat attributed to its strategic rollout on the Switch 2 and favorable pricing linked to its Netflix series. Additionally, Street Fighter sales escalated to 32.18 million units, a notable rise compared to the 22.85 million units recorded last year.

Capcom continues to enhance the synergy between its gaming and esports sectors to broaden brand recognition and expand its user base.