Capcom’s Financial Report Signals New Era for Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Dragon’s Dogma

Capcom has just released its financial results for the fiscal year ending in March 2026, confirming another decade of dominance. The company has achieved its 11th consecutive year of operating profit growth, surpassing 10% year-over-year increases. This streak of success is largely fueled by the massive commercial breakthrough of Resident Evil Requiem and sustained growth across its portfolio.

However, the report is not just about celebrating past wins. It outlines a clear strategic pivot: elevating secondary franchises to join the ranks of its current titans. Capcom is explicitly eyeing Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Dragon’s Dogma for future sequels, remakes, and ports as part of its broader growth strategy.

The "Flywheel" Strategy: Beyond Resident Evil and Monster Hunter

Capcom describes its future roadmap as a "flywheel-driven business model for continuous IP value expansion." In plain terms, the company intends to leverage its biggest hits to fund and market newer, smaller titles. The goal is to create a cycle where successful games drive anime adaptations, merchandise, and arcade releases, which in turn build a larger fanbase for new game launches.

This strategy has already proven its worth. A slide in the report highlights that its three leading brands—Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter—have collectively sold nearly 400 million units. The next phase of this plan involves taking other beloved series and nurturing them into the "next engine of growth."

Which Franchises Are Getting the Spotlight?

In a section titled "ongoing maximization of IP value," Capcom listed several franchises it considers prime candidates for development. These are the series the company sees as opportunities for sequels, remakes, ports, and other media expansions:

  • Mega Man
  • Devil May Cry
  • Dead Rising
  • Onimusha
  • Ace Attorney
  • Dragon’s Dogma
  • Okami

While some entries on this list align with already-announced projects, others have been silent for years, making their inclusion significant.

From Announcement to Reality: What We Know So Far

Several of the named franchises are already in active development. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is scheduled for release later this year, bringing the classic action-horror series back to the forefront. Additionally, Mega Man: Dual Override was revealed at the last Game Awards, marking the first mainline entry since 2018. An Okami sequel was also confirmed to be in development back in 2024.

The inclusion of Ace Attorney and Dragon’s Dogma is particularly tantalizing for fans. Their presence in the official financial report serves as a formal reiteration of Capcom COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto’s December 2025 statement that the company is committed to "growing these into core IPs." For long-suffering fans of these series, this is more than just hope; it is documented intent.

Generative AI and Workforce Expansion

The report also addresses the role of technology in Capcom’s future. The company plans to integrate generative AI to reduce the time spent on routine development tasks, such as research, draft generation, and error checking. This shift aims to allow developers to focus more on "true value creation."

Crucially, Capcom does not view AI as a replacement for its human talent. Instead, the company has outlined a human resources strategy to increase its developer workforce by over 100 people annually. This suggests that Capcom believes its growth relies on expanding its creative team rather than automating it away.

Looking Ahead

For fans of Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney, this financial report offers a rare moment of concrete optimism. While nothing is confirmed beyond the general promise of "sequels, remakes, ports, etc.," the explicit listing of these brands in a major corporate strategy document is a strong indicator that we will see more activity from them in the near future.

As Capcom continues to solidify its position with Resident Evil and Monster Hunter, the question remains which of these "nurtured" brands will become the next global phenomenon. Given the company’s current trajectory, the wait may finally be over.