Resident Evil, PRAGMATA, and Onimusha Power Capcom to Record H1 FY2026 Growth

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Capcom has reported strong financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2026, with revenue, profit, and game sales all seeing significant year-on-year growth.

The gaming giant's lineup of flagship franchises, including Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Street Fighter, Devil May Cry, and the newly launched PRAGMATA, played a key role in boosting earnings during the first half of fiscal year 2026.

Key Numbers:

Net sales: ¥120.8 billion ($764.2 million), up 49.0% year-on-year
Operating profit: ¥60.7 billion ($384 million), up 54.5%
Ordinary profit: ¥61.2 billion ($387.2 million), up 67.5%
Net income: ¥43.0 billion ($272 million), up 56.6%

The company's Digital Contents segment remained the primary growth driver. This division generated net sales of ¥85.1 billion ($538.4 million), marking a 70.8% increase compared to the same period last year. Operating profit for the segment rose 66.7% to ¥52.3 billion ($330.9 million).

Capcom also reported total game unit sales of 36.86 million copies during the period, a sizeable jump from 23.85 million units sold during the same six months of the previous fiscal year.

Which Games Powered Capcom's Growth?

Several major releases and long-selling catalog titles contributed to the company's performance.

Resident Evil Keeps Delivering

Resident Evil remained one of Capcom's strongest franchises.

The company stated that Resident Evil Requiem "continued to grow in popularity" following its launch earlier this year. The title has now surpassed 8.5 million lifetime units sold.

Meanwhile, older RE entries continued attracting players worldwide. Resident Evil 4 sold an additional 3.54 million copies during the period, bringing its lifetime sales to 17.15 million units. Resident Evil 2 added another 2.06 million units, pushing its lifetime total to 20.38 million.

Other Resident Evil titles also remained strong sellers:

Resident Evil 7 biohazard: 18.87 million lifetime sales
Resident Evil 4: 17.15 million lifetime sales
Resident Evil Village: 16.27 million lifetime sales
Resident Evil 3: 14.93 million lifetime sales

How Successful Was PRAGMATA?

Capcom's brand-new IP has enjoyed an impressive debut.

Released on April 17, 2026, PRAGMATA sold more than 2.73 million units worldwide within its first six months on the market. The company credited strong promotional efforts and positive player reception for helping the science-fiction action-adventure title build a sizeable audience quickly.

The game was also recognized at the Japan Game Awards 2026, where it won both an Award for Excellence and the Breakthrough Award.

Onimusha Returns After More Than 20 Years

One of Capcom's biggest surprises this year has been the return of Onimusha.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword launched on September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Despite only being available for a short time during the reporting period, the game surpassed 1.78 million units sold.

The title also won two awards at Gamescom Awards 2026, helping generate additional interest from players. As a result, cumulative sales for the entire Onimusha franchise have now reached 11 million units.

Monster Hunter Receives Another Boost

The Monster Hunter series also benefited from recent announcements.

Capcom noted that sales of older Monster Hunter titles increased after the company revealed Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, a major expansion planned for 2027. Interest was further boosted when Capcom confirmed that both Monster Hunter Wilds and its upcoming expansion will launch on Nintendo Switch 2.

Monster Hunter: World continued to sell steadily, adding 1.17 million units during the period and reaching 30.83 million lifetime sales.

Devil May Cry Continue Strong Runs

Devil May Cry 5 remains one of Capcom's most successful modern releases.

The game sold another 1.83 million copies during the reporting period, bringing its lifetime sales to 14.78 million units. Capcom attributed this growth to the Nintendo Switch 2 version, strategic pricing initiatives, and increased franchise visibility alongside Netflix's Devil May Cry animated series.

Top 10 Capcom Game Sales During H1 FY2026

Rank	Game	H1 FY2026 Sales
1	Resident Evil 4	3.54 million
2	PRAGMATA	2.73 million
3	Resident Evil 2	2.06 million
4	Devil May Cry 5	1.83 million
5	Onimusha: Way of the Sword	1.78 million
6	Resident Evil Requiem	1.59 million
7	Resident Evil 3	1.56 million
8	Resident Evil 7 biohazard	1.47 million
9	Resident Evil Village	1.33 million
10	Monster Hunter: World	1.17 million

Catalog sales reached 32.18 million units during the period, compared to 22.85 million units during the same period last year.

Capcom added that it is continuing its "efforts to bolster coordination between its games and esports activities in pursuit of wider brand recognition and an expanded user base."

Capcom's Biggest Franchises by Lifetime Sales

Resident Evil – 218 million units
Monster Hunter – 132 million units
Street Fighter – 60 million units
Mega Man – 45 million units
Devil May Cry – 42 million units
Dead Rising – 19 million units
Ace Attorney – 15 million units
Dragon's Dogma – 14 million units
Marvel vs. Capcom – 13 million units
Onimusha – 11 million units
Okami – 4.8 million units

What's Next for Capcom?

The second half of fiscal 2026 is set to be busy for the company.

Upcoming releases include Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen on October 9, Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, followed by Monster Hunter Wilds for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4.

Looking further ahead, Capcom's roadmap includes Mega Man: Dual Override, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and Resident Evil Veronica, all currently scheduled for 2027.

Beyond games, the company continues investing in AI research, proprietary engine technology, development infrastructure, esports initiatives, and media projects. Capcom also highlighted the worldwide release of the live-action Street Fighter movie on October 16, 2026, as part of its broader strategy to expand the reach of its major franchises across multiple forms of entertainment.