Capcom just dropped some exciting news that has franchise fans buzzing. The legendary game publisher is gearing up to transform Mega Man, Devil May Cry, and Ace Attorney into what they call “core IPs”, putting them on the same pedestal as heavy hitters like Resident Evil and Street Fighter. For longtime fans of these beloved series, this could mean a renaissance is coming.
The hierarchy of Capcom’s gaming empire
During a recent corporate briefing, Capcom President Haruhiro Tsujimoto laid out the company’s ambitious roadmap. Right now, the throne belongs to three franchises: Resident Evil leads the pack with a staggering 170 million units sold since 1996, followed by Monster Hunter at 120 million units, and Street Fighter with 56 million copies moved. These are the titans that keep Capcom’s engine running.
But here’s where it gets interesting. Mega Man has quietly accumulated 43 million sales since 1987, Devil May Cry sits at 33 million since 2001, and even the courtroom drama of Ace Attorney has found 13 million players since its debut. These aren’t small numbers, they’re sleeping giants waiting to be awakened.
The revival strategy
Tsujimoto’s strategy is straightforward but ambitious: new releases, remakes, and ports to modern hardware. Translation? We’re likely looking at fresh entries in these franchises, potential remakes of classic titles, and better accessibility across platforms. Capcom aims to hit 100 million game sales annually, and they’re betting that elevating these fan-favorite series is the key.
The company isn’t just talking big either. They’re backing it up with action, constructing a new development facility set to open in 2027 and actively expanding their team of creators. This infrastructure investment signals they’re playing the long game.
For fans who’ve been waiting years for substantial new entries in these franchises, this corporate strategy might be the best news in a while. The gap between Devil May Cry 4 and 5 was eleven years, nobody wants to wait that long again.
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