Developer now expects net sales up 2.8% and net income up 6.9% from previous forecast
Capcom has revised its FY25 earnings forecast, citing stronger-than-expected performance from Resident Evil: Requiem.
The developer now expects net sales of ¥195.3 billion ($1.22 billion), up 2.8%, and net income of ¥54.5 billion ($342 million), up 6.9%, from the previous forecast.
Capcom also reported increased sales of catalogue titles from major series because of their continued popularity, along with strong results from its Amusement, Arcade Operations, and Amusement Equipment divisions.
Capcom previously anticipated that catalogue sales would account for 85.2% of its sales this fiscal year, driven by the success of Monster Hunter Wilds.
Following the release of Requiem in February, the latest Resident Evil instalment will likely significantly impact catalogue titles.
Analyst data shared with GamesIndustry.biz shows that sequels like Requiem can boost sales of earlier games. For example, frequent promotions and discounts for Resident Evil Village after Requiem’s announcement led to a notable increase in sales and engagement for the title.
Capcom also attributed its improved financial results early in the year to Requiem. Operating income rose 75.1%, and net income increased 68%.
The firm said that Requiem’s announcement “helped drive sales growth for titles in the same series, led by Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Village.”
Requiem exceeded five million units in five days, and recently surpassed seven million copies.
The ninth mainline instalment also topped the US charts in February, with launch sales 60% higher than Village.
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