Why Capcom's Old Games Are Still Printing Money
This milestone underscores the enduring popularity of Capcom's back catalog and the industry's shift toward digital distribution, with PC emerging as the leading platform.
This milestone underscores the enduring popularity of Capcom's back catalog and the industry's shift toward digital distribution, with PC emerging as the leading platform.
Key points - Capcom achieved its highest first-half software unit sales in 47 years. - Monster Hunter World led with 30.83 million units sold, a 1.17 million increase. - Resident Evil 2 Remake reached 20.38 million units, up 2.06 million. - Digital sales accounted for 92.4% of total sales, with PC at 57.1%. - Monster Hunter Wilds was absent from the top ten best-selling titles.
Timeline - 2017: Resident Evil 7: BioHazard released. - 2018: Monster Hunter World released. - 2019: Resident Evil 2 Remake released. - February 2025: Monster Hunter Wilds launched.
FAQ
Q: What were Capcom's top-selling games in the first half of fiscal year 2027? A: Monster Hunter World, Resident Evil 2 Remake, and Resident Evil 7: BioHazard took the top three spots.
Q: How much of Capcom's sales were digital? A: 92.4% of sales were digital, with 57.1% from PC and 35.3% from consoles.
Q: Did Monster Hunter Wilds make the top ten? A: No, Monster Hunter Wilds did not appear on the top ten list despite its February 2025 launch.
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