adminCapcom has raised its FY25 outlook after Resident Evil: Requiem performed better than expected. The updated forecast reflects stronger game sales, continued demand for titles from the company’s established series, and positive results across several amusement businesses.
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Capcom FY25 outlook: revised financial forecast
Capcom now expects net sales of ¥195.3 billion ($1.22 billion), an increase of 2.8% from its previous forecast. Its net income projection has also risen by 6.9%, to ¥54.5 billion ($342 million).
The company said its financial performance was supported by Resident Evil: Requiem, alongside continued sales of catalogue titles. Catalogue sales refer to games released in earlier periods, which can continue generating revenue after launch through ongoing demand and promotional pricing.
For readers tracking the forecast, the key figures to compare are the revised estimates against Capcom’s previous projections. The reported changes are increases to the outlook, not a guarantee of final results.
Resident Evil: Requiem lifts interest in earlier games
Capcom said popular titles from its major series continued to sell well. Before Requiem’s release, the company expected catalogue games to make up 85.2% of sales for the fiscal year, with Monster Hunter Wilds contributing to that performance. The latest Resident Evil instalment is now expected to add further momentum to the back catalogue.
New releases can renew attention in earlier entries of the same series. In this case, analyst data indicated that discounts and promotions for Resident Evil Village after Requiem was announced coincided with increased sales and engagement for Village. Players discovering a new instalment may also explore earlier games, while lower prices can make those titles more accessible.
Capcom attributed part of its improved results early in the year to Requiem. Operating income rose 75.1%, while net income increased 68%. The company said the game’s announcement helped drive sales growth for titles in the same series, particularly Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Village.
Requiem’s launch and sales performance
Resident Evil: Requiem sold more than five million units in its first five days and later passed seven million copies. The ninth mainline entry in the series also topped the US charts in February. Its launch sales were 60% higher than those of Resident Evil Village.
These figures help explain why the game has become an important factor in Capcom’s revised outlook. They also show how a strong launch can support sales across a franchise, rather than affecting only the newest release.
What Capcom’s updated outlook means
The higher forecast reflects the contribution of Requiem and continued demand for Capcom’s catalogue, as well as strong results from its Amusement, Arcade Operations, and Amusement Equipment divisions. Investors and readers following the company’s performance can watch for future updates on game sales and divisional results to see whether this momentum continues.
Overall, Capcom FY25 outlook has improved as Resident Evil: Requiem drives sales of the new game and renews interest in earlier entries. The revised estimates point to stronger expected net sales and net income than the company had previously projected.
