Est. 1979 AAA Video Game Developer RE Engine Powerhouse

Capcom

A powerhouse titan of the global gaming industry headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Capcom is renowned for defining genres with iconic franchises including Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Street Fighter, Devil May Cry, and Onimusha, powered by the industry-leading proprietary RE Engine.

Headquarters: Osaka, Japan
Founded: May 30, 1979
Primary Engine: RE Engine
Stock Symbol: TSE: 9697
Stats & Info Upcoming Games Released Games Franchises Latest News

Developer Overview

Founded on May 30, 1979, Capcom Co., Ltd. has established itself as one of the most prolific, creative, and technologically advanced developers in video game history. Capcom popularized survival horror with the Resident Evil franchise, revolutionized competitive arcade fighting with Street Fighter, created the cooperative hunting action genre with Monster Hunter, and brought high-octane samurai fantasy to life with Onimusha.

Since 2017, Capcom titles have been developed on their proprietary RE Engine, celebrated across the industry for stellar optimization, cutting-edge photorealistic graphics, and rapid multi-platform scaling.

Key Performance & Production Stats

Years of Active Development 46+ Years (Since 1979)
Total Lifetime Units Shipped 500M+ Copies
Best-Selling Single Title Monster Hunter: World (21M+ Copies)
Total Major Franchises 10+ Mega IPs
Resident Evil Series Sales 154M+ Copies
Global Employee Count ~3,400+ Employees

Corporate & Development Details

Official Name Capcom Co., Ltd. (株式会社カプコン)
Headquarters Location Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
Proprietary Technology RE Engine / REX Engine
Official Website capcom.com