Capcom achieve record breaking profits with excellent sales from Resident Evil, Devil May Cry & more
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Capcom has officially announced the record-breaking financial results for FY2026, which continue to keep its impressive growth. This is all thanks to the massive success of franchises like Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Street Fighter, Devil May Cry & more.
The reported net sales are ¥195.3 billion and operating profits of ¥75.2 billion during FY2026. This marks its thirteenth year of operating profits. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Resident Evil continues to dominate the sales chart!
This horror survival franchise has once again emerged as the strongest-selling franchise during the fiscal year.
The latest title, Requiem, alone sold an impressive 6.91 million copies following its launch in February 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Other titles also performed strongly through digital catalog sales:
- Resident Evil 4 sold 3.69 million units
- Resident Evil Village sold 3.62 million units
- Resident Evil 3 sold 3.46 million units
- Resident Evil 2 sold 2.91 million units
- Resident Evil 7 biohazard sold 2.61 million units
Good growth for Monster Hunter & Street Fighting
That Monster Hunter continued to be a big business for the company. The overall sales of Monster Hunter Wilds reached 11 million, with the previous games like Rise and Sunbreak still making money through player interaction.
In the meantime, Street Fighter 6 has already sold more than 2 million copies for FY2026, and has already crossed the 6 million mark on a worldwide basis.
For the fighting game’s ongoing success, this is attributed to the gaming events, new platform releases, and the media.
Devil May Cry’s success
The company has also revealed that Devil May Cry 5 experienced significant growth during FY2026. It sold 2.71 million units and has sold 12.94 million units worldwide. There is also Netflix’s Devil May Cry 2nd season, which is scheduled for May 12, 2026.
Conclusion
In the latest Capcom report, they have also mentioned that they plan to grow these brands in the future: Mega Man, Okami, Devil May Cry, Onimusha, Dead Rising, Ace Attorney and Dragon’s Dogma.
There is no doubt that this is the best publisher right now and after their banger start with Requiem, Monster Hunter and Pragmata, they still have gas left in the tank with Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
FAQs
What were Capcom’s FY2026 financial results?
Reported net sales of ¥195.3 billion and operating profits of ¥75.2 billion for FY2026.
Which game sold the most during FY2026?
Resident Evil Requiem was the top-performing title, selling 6.91 million copies.
How successful was Monster Hunter Wilds?
Monster Hunter Wilds surpassed 11 million cumulative sales worldwide.
Why did Devil May Cry 5 sales increase again?
Capcom stated that the Netflix animated adaptation helped boost interest and sales for Devil May Cry 5.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.