Today, Capcom released its financial results for the first half of 2018 and saw revenue and net profits grow despite theclosure of Capcom Vancouverand the cancellation of the title they were working on. Specifically, Capcom’s Digital Contents division saw a 70% year-on-year increase in H1 revenue while Capcom’s net profit rose 97% to ¥6.8 billion due to the success of several titles release throughout 2018. This, in turn, is leading to “high expectations” for Capcom’s Early 2019 releasesResident Evil 2andDevil May Cry 5.
WhileDevil May Cry 5releases as late as March, it still falls under this fiscal year. Capcom is already having a successful year and is hoping to close it out with two strong releases. Capcom also re-affirmed the fact thatMonster Hunter: World, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2,andMonster Hunter Generations Ultimateall performed well.
They highlighted the fact thatMonster Hunter: Worldhassurpassed 10 millioncopies sold since launching on PC, and while specific sales number were given, the Japanese company stated thatStreet Fighter 30th Anniversary CollectionandMega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2were successful due to “a dedicated fan base and strong brand capabilities,” whileMonster Hunter Generations Ultimatefor Nintendo Switch saw “robust sales owing to its consistent popularity.”
Considering thatDevil May CryandResident Evilare popular franchises for Capcom as well, it makes sense that they are expected to do well. Capcom also highlighted the fact that the titles were well received when shown off at Tokyo Game Show in September, cementing their “high expectations” for the titles. While it’s likely that both titles will be successful due to the positive buzz surrounding them, Capcom’s expectations forResident Evil 2andDevil May Cry 5are still something the series' fans should be aware of.
Resident Evil 2launches first for PC, PS4, and Xbox One on July 14, 2025, whileDevil May Cry 5follows for those same platforms on March 8.
