While many game companies are cutting back on new IP development, Capcom is embracing the risk, creating innovative games like ‘Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess’. This strategy is proving successful, as the game has already gained over 500,000 players in its first month, showcasing the demand for fresh ideas and the potential for new franchises.
Capcom has experienced a decade of consistent profit growth, largely driven by the digital shift in gaming. The company has leveraged the convenience and affordability of digital sales, achieving a massive 93% digital revenue share in FY23. Capcom’s strategy of aggressive discounting for its vast game catalog has been key to capturing new users and driving this growth.
Capcom, a leading Japanese game publisher, has stated it will continue producing physical disc-based games despite the rise of digital sales. While digital sales now make up 93% of Capcom’s revenue, the company recognizes the importance of physical media to a significant portion of gamers.
Resident Evil 9 is in development, with Resident Evil 7 Director Koshi Nakanishi returning to helm the project. While details are scarce, we can expect the game to continue the first-person perspective of its predecessors and likely feature a new protagonist after the events of Resident Evil 8. Release dates, platforms, and preorder information are still under wraps.
Capcom surprised fans with the announcement of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, a full-fledged remake of the original Dead Rising with enhanced visuals, gameplay features, and updated character models. The game is set to release on September 19 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and will offer a digital deluxe edition with extra content.
Capcom is hosting a dedicated showcase called Capcom Next: Summer 2024, offering a deeper look at three upcoming games: Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, and Resident Evil 7 biohazard for Apple devices. The event will be livestreamed on July 1st at 3 p.m. PT across multiple platforms, offering insights into gameplay, release dates, and more.
Capcom’s latest installment in the beloved hunting series, Monster Hunter Wilds, promises to be the biggest and most immersive entry yet. With a release date set for summer 2025, Wilds will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players can expect massive environments inhabited by equally massive monsters, new gameplay mechanics like mountable creatures and mid-hunt weapon switching, and the option for cooperative multiplayer with up to two friends. Preorders for Monster Hunter Wilds are not yet available, but save data from Monster Hunter: World and its Iceborne expansion will grant players access to two exclusive Palico armor sets.
