Capcom’s Recent Sales Figures Revealed, Street Fighter 6 Climbing the Rankings
Capcom has released their updated sales figures, showcasing the success of their various game titles. Monster Hunter World has exceeded expectations, crossing the milestone of 20 million copies sold worldwide. When considering the Iceborne Master Edition, the sales reach an impressive 25.30 million.
Street Fighter, once a dominant force in the rankings, has slipped down due to the popularity of games like Devil May Cry 5 and Resident Evil Village. However, a combination of Street Fighter 4 and Street Fighter 2 sales could still propel the franchise upwards.
Street Fighter 6 has achieved remarkable success, with 3.3 million copies sold in just nine months. It currently sits as Capcom’s 31st best-selling release ever. The game is already the 5th best-selling single fighting game in the company’s history. At this rate, it is expected to surpass other popular Capcom titles like the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Even the original Street Fighter 4’s record of 3.6 million copies sold is within reach.
Meanwhile, Street Fighter 5 has reached 7.5 million copies sold, but its ranking has dropped to 12th place. Likewise, the Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection and Ultra Street Fighter 4 have performed well, selling 3.1 million and 2.1 million copies respectively.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite holds the distinction of being the best-selling singular release in the series, with 2.2 million copies sold. When combined with Marvel vs. Capcom 3, the franchise boasts over 5.2 million copies sold.
Other Capcom fighting games have not reached significant landmarks. The Capcom Fighting Collection still falls short of the 1 million mark, indicating a potential lack of demand for Darkstalkers in the near future.
Overall, Street Fighter’s total sales have reached 54 million, while Marvel vs. Capcom stands at 11 million. With the success of Dragon’s Dogma 2 and continued support for Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter, Capcom’s future looks promising.
Additional facts:
– Capcom’s Monster Hunter World is the best-selling game in the company’s history, with over 20 million copies sold within two years of its release.
– Devil May Cry 5, released in 2019, was a critical and commercial success for Capcom, selling over 4 million copies worldwide.
– Resident Evil Village, the latest installment in the Resident Evil series, has sold over 4.5 million units since its release in May 2021.
– Capcom’s Street Fighter series has been a staple in the fighting game genre since its debut in 1987.
– Street Fighter 2, released in 1991, is one of the most influential and best-selling video games of all time, with over 16 million copies sold.
– Street Fighter 4, released in 2008, revitalized the series and sold over 9 million copies worldwide.
– Capcom has a history of releasing updates and expansions to their fighting games, such as Street Fighter 5: Champion Edition and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition, to extend the lifespan and monetization of their titles.
– Capcom is known for its strong support of competitive gaming and regularly hosts tournaments and events for their fighting games, including the Capcom Cup for Street Fighter.
– The success of Capcom’s fighting game franchises has led to the creation of spin-offs and crossovers, such as Marvel vs. Capcom and Capcom vs. SNK.
Key questions and answers:
1. What is the best-selling game in Capcom’s history?
– The best-selling game in Capcom’s history is Monster Hunter World, with over 20 million copies sold worldwide.
2. How many copies has Street Fighter 6 sold?
– Street Fighter 6 has sold 3.3 million copies in just nine months, making it a remarkable success for Capcom.
3. How does Street Fighter 6’s sales performance compare to other Capcom titles?
– Street Fighter 6 is currently the 5th best-selling single fighting game in Capcom’s history. It is expected to surpass popular titles like the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis in sales.
Key challenges or controversies:
1. Competition from other popular game franchises like Devil May Cry 5 and Resident Evil Village has impacted the rankings of Street Fighter within Capcom’s sales figures.
2. The potential lack of demand for Darkstalkers, as indicated by the Capcom Fighting Collection’s sales falling short of the 1 million mark.
Advantages:
– Capcom has a strong portfolio of successful game franchises, including Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, and Street Fighter.
– The success of Capcom’s games demonstrates their ability to create engaging and profitable titles within various genres.
– The continued support and updates to Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil, and Monster Hunter indicate that Capcom is invested in maintaining and growing their successful franchises.
Disadvantages:
– The slip in rankings for Street Fighter within Capcom’s sales figures highlights the challenge of staying relevant in a competitive gaming market.
– The potential lack of demand for Darkstalkers may limit Capcom’s ability to expand their fighting game offerings.
