Capcom Reports Decline in H1 Financials, Pins Hopes on Monster Hunter Wilds
Despite significant drops in revenue and profit, Capcom remains optimistic for the fiscal year, driven by upcoming releases.
- Capcom's net sales for the first half of the fiscal year fell to ¥56.4 billion, marking a 24.7% decrease from the previous year.
- Operating income dropped by 38.7% year-over-year, attributed to the absence of major new releases in the period.
- The company continues to forecast growth, banking on the February 2025 release of Monster Hunter Wilds.
- PC sales have grown to constitute 54% of Capcom's total software sales, reflecting a strategic shift towards the platform.
- Monster Hunter games dominated sales, with Monster Hunter World and its expansions leading the pack.