In the latest integrated report: capcom Executives said the company is looking to revive some of its classic IP, including: Devil May Cry, Ace Lawyerand mega manOn modern hardware. Capcom listed three examples of IP in its repertoire, but added that the company would do so as a way to expand and foster its fan base.
The news comes amid a busy week for Capcom and fans as the studio prepares for a February 2026 launch. Resident Evil Requiem. The upcoming survival horror title will focus on Grace Ashcroft's daughter. resident evil outbreak The main character, Alyssa Ashcroft. As an FBI agent, Grace is assigned to a case that takes her to the Wrenwood Hotel. There, her mother was murdered eight years before the events of the game, ultimately leaving Raccoon City in ruins. Capcom is broadcasting a new game Resident Evil Requiem The Game Awards 2025 trailer for Thursday, December 11th. The awards show begins at 7:30 PM ET, but fans will have to tune in to find out exactly when. Resident Evil: Requiem It appears during the broadcast.
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Capcom stated: street fighter, Monster Hunterand resident evil The franchise has been a core IP, and the gaming giant has said it has several potential plans for more IP. In Capcom's 2025 integrated report, company president and COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto said the company plans to expand its user base and release new games, ports, and remakes from IPs such as: Devil May Cry, mega manand Ace Lawyerespecially. Tsujimoto said that by cultivating a loyal fan base for these franchises, they can make them key IPs with a following. street fighter and resident evil Currently there is. In 2025 Devil May Cry Netflix's animation has had an impact. Devil May Cry 5The sales of: DMC5 Since the show's launch, it has sold 10 million units across all available platforms.
despite the fact Ace Lawyer and mega man There are no new games released in 2025, and the latter series will soon be getting a new compilation. Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Tsujimoto stated that Capcom will continue to use its patented RE Engine for game development, and that it will be continuously updated to keep up with new graphics technologies. It's worth noting that Capcom hasn't officially said if or when. Ace Lawyer, Devil May CryAlternatively, other fan-favorite franchises may see new ports or game releases, leaving fans to wait for more information.
Capcom status and current projects
Capcom has stated that it will continue to pursue its current multi-platform release strategy, with Nintendo Switch 2 being the platform it will continue to support, as evidenced by its first release. Resident Evil Requiem On Nintendo's latest hardware. With launch in February Resident Evil Requiemand ongoing support monster hunter wild and street fighter 6The gaming giant still has more plans for 2026.
Capcom's new IP after multiple delays due to balancing and other issues pragmata It is scheduled to launch in 2026. Set in a space research base, Pragmata focuses on Hugh Williams and a girl named Diana who join forces to escape a ship full of hostile robots. Capcom's new sci-fi title doesn't have an exact release date, so we'll have to wait and see when the developer shares more details.
What other classic franchises could Capcom bring back?
Although Tsujimoto mentioned mega man, Devil May Cryand Ace Lawyer As an example of the IP that Capcom currently owns, this franchise is not the only one in the company's repertoire as of this writing. Some of Capcom's classic hits slated for remakes or ports to newer platforms include: ghost and goblin, dino crisisand breath of fireJust to name a few examples. Capcom has a ton of dormant IP, but only time will tell what series old and new fans alike will be able to enjoy in 2026 and beyond.
