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· 4 months, 4 weeks ago • Sophie McEvoy

Capcom raises FY25 outlook following boost from Resident Evil: Requiem

Briefing

Capcom revised its FY25 forecast upward after Resident Evil: Requiem beat expectations, now projecting ¥195.3 billion in net sales and ¥54.5 billion in net income. The company also said catalogue sales from major series stayed strong, alongside better results in its Amusement and Arcade divisions.

For developers, the interesting part is the franchise effect: Capcom says Requiem’s announcement helped lift sales of Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Village, reinforcing how a sequel reveal can revive older SKUs through discounts, visibility, and renewed player interest. Requiem itself crossed 5 million units in five days, later passed 7 million, and topped the US charts in February with launch sales 60% above Village.

“helped drive sales growth for titles in the same series”

— Capcom · Company explanation of Requiem's effect on older Resident Evil games
At a glance
what
Capcom raised its FY25 earnings forecast after stronger-than-expected performance from Resident Evil: Requiem.
who
Capcom; Resident Evil: Requiem; related catalogue titles including Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Village.
when
Requiem launched in February; it sold 5 million in five days and later surpassed 7 million copies.
impact
A sequel announcement and launch can materially boost back-catalog sales, which matters for franchise planning, discount strategy, and forecast modeling.
Signal Positive

Capcom's outlook improved and franchise sales are strong.

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