Capcom is confident of profit growth, thanks to the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds

Despite temporary financial difficulties, Capcom says its net income will exceed last year’s at the end of the current fiscal year.

Despite the temporary financial difficulties, Capcom says its net income will exceed last year’s.

Financial results and reasons for the downturn

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The company’s net sales fell 16.3% year-over-year in the first nine months. Operating profit fell 35% and net income fell 33.4% to ¥23 billion ($148 million) from ¥34 billion ($222 million) a year earlier.

At the same time, the company’s net income fell 33.4% to ¥23 billion ($148 million).

The company said the decline in sales was due to a lack of high-profile releases, such as Street Fighter 6, which was released last year. Still, sales of catalog games increased from 26.7 million units to 28.61 million units.

Betting on Monster Hunter Wilds

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Capcom is confident that the upcoming release of Monster Hunter Wilds, scheduled for February 28, will improve its financial performance. The company is forecasting a net profit of ¥46 billion ($296 million) by the end of the fiscal year, beating last year’s ¥43 billion ($279 million) and ¥36 billion ($236 million) the year before.

Capcom said it expects net income of ¥46 billion ($296 million) by the end of the fiscal year.

The return of an iconic series

Capcom is actively working on expanding its lineup of games. Last month, it announced the development of a new Onimusha installment – the first in two decades. The company has also confirmed a partnership with Hideki Kamiya-led Clovers Studios to create a sequel to the iconic game Okami.

Capcom has also confirmed that it is working on a sequel to Okami.

Capcom continues to move forward with confidence, banking on highly anticipated releases and the return of beloved franchises.

Capcom continues to make a strong commitment to long-awaited releases and the return of beloved franchises.