In recent years, Capcom has successively achieved outstanding results with works such as “Monster Hunter Wilds”, “Resident Evil” and “Street Fighter”. Many people believe that the secret of Capcom’s success is to maximize the management of classic IP. But Hideki Kamiya, the father of “Bayonetta” and founder of Clovers, has a different view. He believes that the reason Capcom has been able to remain competitive is not because it has been resting on its laurels, but because it has always been willing to invest resources in creating new IPs.
“Pragmata” is the best example
Kamiya said that Capcom has always had a culture that is to continue to challenge new works while operating signature series. Even if the development of new IP represents higher risks, the company is still willing to continue to invest resources, such as the upcoming “Pragmata” which has been delayed many times, is the best example. He believes that it is precisely because Capcom is willing to continue taking risks that it has the opportunity to develop the next masterpiece, instead of waiting until the old IP loses its appeal before starting to look for a new direction.
Players are also beginning to feel
In recent years, many players have noticed that compared to some large game companies who prefer to repeatedly launch sequels and remakes, Capcom has not stopped developing new works in addition to continuing to operate classic series. In addition to “Pragmata”, the company has also continued to launch new projects of different types in recent years, which makes many players believe that Capcom still retains the spirit of being willing to try new ideas. Kamiya believes that this culture of continuous innovation is an important reason why Capcom can grow steadily today.
The next signature IP will never appear by itself
For game companies, classic IP is indeed the most stable source of income, but if you only rely on “Evil Castle”, “Monster Hunter” or “Tornado” forever, you will one day face stagnant growth. Kamiya believes that truly successful companies do not just keep making old IPs, but are willing to continue investing in new IPs to give the next masterpiece a chance to be born. Perhaps this is also an important reason why Capcom has always been at the forefront of the industry in recent years.