When it comes to the most consistent game companies, Capcom is almost always on the list. From 《Resident Evil》, 《Monster Hunter》 to 《Street Fighter》, almost every legacy IP has maintained incredible longevity. In recent years, the 《Resident Evil》 series has been on a roll, with remakes succeeding one after another, and the latest installment 《Resident Evil Requiem》 setting the franchise fastest sales record.
Recently, Capcom CEO Haruhiro Tsujimoto gave an interview with Famitsu, revealing the real reason behind the company recent success streak. Surprisingly, it was not some secret development formula it was their deliberate move away from the star producer model.
No Longer Relying on Genius Producers
Tsujimoto explained that many game companies become overly dependent on a single core creator when building series. Once that person leaves, retires, or moves on, the entire series can lose direction. That why Capcom began promoting team-based development years ago, systematizing the transfer of technology, experience, and production processes not tying IPs to individual developers. This way, even with team member changes, 《Resident Evil》,《Monster Hunter》, and《Street Fighter》 can keep releasing new titles. Capcom philosophy is simple: do not create a hero, create an army that can keep fighting.
From Crapcom to Industry Darling
Interestingly, the Capcom players now praise was not always this way. About a decade ago, Capcom went through a rough period and was even jokingly called Crapcom by players. But after 《Resident Evil 7》 revived the series, the company has been on a winning streak. Capcom has now nine consecutive years of record-breaking profits, with annual game sales exceeding 59 million units and digital sales reaching 93 percent.
Players Noticed It Too
This strategy aligns with what players have observed. Many Redditors believe that since 《Resident Evil 7》, Capcom has barely paused even when occasionally releasing titles with mixed reviews, overall quality remains consistently high. Some believe Capcom has become one of the most stable major publishers in the industry. While other companies are still hoping the next genius can save their project, Capcom seems to have found another path. After all, compared to waiting for a hero to appear, building a system that works without heroes is clearly more sustainable for a company to survive decades.