Capcom profit rises 66.9% on Pragmata, Resident Evil sales

Capcom has reported a significant surge in its quarterly earnings, driven by the strong performance of its new science fiction title, Pragmata, and the continued success of its flagship Resident Evil franchise. The company's latest financial results, covering the three months ending June 30, 2026, show operating profit rose 66.9% year-over-year to 41,054 million yen.

The standout new performer is Pragmata, a single-player shooter released in April 2026, which has now sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. The game reached one million sales in just two days and two million within 16 days of launch. During an earnings call, Capcom corporate officer Yoshikazu Shimauchi stated that Pragmata's momentum exceeded internal expectations, attributing its success to pre-release marketing and the appeal of its lead character, Diana. He also indicated that the likelihood of a sequel is high, a sentiment previously echoed by other company executives who described Pragmata as a new IP intended for expansion.

The established Resident Evil series remains the company's primary revenue driver. Resident Evil Requiem, which launched in February 2026, has now surpassed eight million copies sold....