Despite concerns about a slowdown in the global gaming market, Capcom's growth remains robust. The company announced its long-term ambition to push annual software sales to 100 million units.

On the 13th, Capcom released its integrated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 (running from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026). The company reported revenue of 195.3 billion yen (approx. 1.84 trillion KRW) and an operating profit of 75.2 billion yen (approx. 710 billion KRW). These figures represent a 15.2% and 14.4% increase year-on-year, respectively, marking the ninth consecutive year of record-breaking operating profits for the company.

The primary driver of this performance was 'Resident Evil: Requiem'. Launched in February 2026, the title sold 6 million units in just two weeks, marking the fastest sales trajectory in the series' history. This milestone helped the Resident Evil franchise surpass 200 million total units sold. Additionally, the Monster Hunter series continues to contribute significantly, with cumulative sales now exceeding 127 million units.

In the global market, the number of countries achieving over 1 million units in annual sales has increased from five in 2022 to eight in 2026, with revenue in the Asian market growing by 246.8% compared to 2022. Capcom stated that it will not rest on its current success and plans to revitalize its 'Major Brands' to recreate past glories.

To build the brand power necessary for next-generation growth, Capcom is strengthening its business model by leveraging existing IPs with strong fanbases, such as 'Mega Man', 'Devil May Cry', 'Dead Rising', 'Onimusha', 'Ace Attorney', 'Dragon's Dogma', and 'Okami'. The company plans to achieve this through new IP development, sequels, remakes, and current-gen ports.

Through these efforts, Capcom has set an ambitious long-term goal of reaching 100 million annual software sales. Furthermore, the company mentioned plans to complete its third R&D building by 2027 and hire at least 100 new developers annually to maximize its development capabilities.

Regarding the recent focus on AI, Capcom has established clear guidelines. The company intends to use generative AI strictly for 'standardized efficiency' tasks such as error checking and data collection, while reallocating human resources to focus on the 'creative' aspects of new projects to improve overall game quality.