- Capcom reported an operating profit of ₹41.1 billion ($251 million) for the quarter ended June, significantly exceeding the ₹22.1 billion Bloomberg consensus estimate.
- The company's Q1 report for the 2026 fiscal year has caused unease among players.
- 93.3% of Capcom's sales for Q1 2026 were digital, which includes both new releases and older games.
- The Resident Evil series was credited for driving the high sales figures.
- The shift to digital sales is notable, with 60.4% of these sales coming from PC and 32.9% from consoles.
- Only 6.7% of sales were attributed to physical media, raising concerns about the future of physical game discs.
- Despite the digital trend, Capcom has stated it will continue producing physical game discs due to ongoing demand.
Capcom's first-quarter operating profit reached ₹41.1 billion ($251 million), significantly exceeding the Bloomberg consensus estimate of ₹22.1 billion. The company's stock surged by 19% following the announcement.1
A staggering 93.3% of Capcom's sales were digital, with 60.4% from PC and 32.9% from consoles. This shift highlights a growing trend in the gaming industry, as physical media sales accounted for only 6.7%.356
The Resident Evil series was credited as a major contributor to this success, showcasing the franchise's enduring popularity. Despite the digital sales boom, Capcom reassured fans that it will continue producing physical game discs, citing a 'significant number' of players still demanding them.4
As the gaming landscape evolves, Capcom's strong performance reflects both the company's adaptability and the changing preferences of gamers, with digital sales becoming increasingly dominant.
“Capcom's digital sales accounted for 93.3% of total sales in Q1 2026, with 60.4% of these sales coming from PC. Despite the shift towards digital, the company reassured that it will continue producing physical game discs due to ongoing demand from a significant number of players.”
