Capcom reported record-breaking financial results for the business year ending March 31, 2024. The company sold 59.07 million games during this period. This figure represents a significant increase from the 51.87 million units sold in the prior year. The achievement marks the ninth consecutive year of record profits for the Japanese developer.
Digital downloads and older titles drive historic sales figures for the Japanese developer.
Resident Evil Requiem served as a major driver of this sales growth. The title, released in February, sold nearly 7 million units by the end of March. Digital distribution continues to dominate the company's sales channels. Ninety-three percent of all games sold were digital download versions. Older catalog titles accounted for 83.7 percent of total game sales.
Capcom outlined ambitious targets for the upcoming business year. The company anticipates net sales of 210,000 million yen. Operating profit is expected to reach 83,000 million yen. Looking further ahead, Capcom aims to increase the number of games sold by 10 percent. The goal is to reach 65 million units sold by the business year ending March 2027.
These figures highlight a shift in revenue composition toward established franchises and digital formats. The strong performance of Resident Evil Requiem demonstrates the continued market demand for the horror series. The high percentage of sales from older catalog titles indicates a long-tail revenue strategy. Digital downloads now constitute the vast majority of the company's distribution pipeline.
Source: VideoGameChronicles
